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AN    ORDER   OF   SERVICE 


prat:  tings,  cottage  lectures, 

BIBLE    CLASSES,   Etc. 

BY 
J±    LAY  MA.  IN". 


'•In  everything  by  prayer,  and  supplication,  with  thanksgiving, 
let  your  requests  be  made  known  to  God."' — Phil.  iv.  6. 


PHILADELPHIA: 

J.   B.    LIPPIXCOTT    cc    CO. 

18G2. 


Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1861,  by 

JOHN    R.  WHITNEY, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States  for  the 

Eastern  District  of  Pennsylvania. 


PREFACE. 


When  this  work  was  first  undertaken,  the  design 
was  simply  to  provide  a  short  and  convenient  col- 
lection of  Prayers  for  use  at  Prayer  Meetings  and 
Cottage  Lectures.  The  kind  and  valuable  sug- 
gestions of  a  few  friends,  however,  led  the  Compiler 
to  believe  that  a  more  enlarged  and  comprehensive 
work  would  meet  with  acceptance  and  prove  more 
useful.  He  has  therefore  attempted  to  make  it  a 
manual  of  prayer  and  praise  suitable  for  every  occa- 
sion of  religious  worship,  where  from  any  cause  the 
regular  services  of  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer 
cannot  be  used  with  advantage. 

As  will  be  seen,  the  Order  of  Service  includes 
upwards  of  seventy-five  Prayers,  (selected  exclu- 
sively from  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer;)  the  ten 
"Selections  of  Psalms;"  and  a  collection  of  Hymns, 
compiled  from  the  "Book  of  Common  Prayer,"' 
"  Hymns  for  Church  and  Home,"  and  a  few  from 

(v) 


VI  PREFACE. 

"  Hymns  of  the  Church  Militant."  It  also  calls  for 
the  regular  reading  and  explaining  of  the  Holy 
Scriptures.  To  the  whole  are  added  "  Forms  of 
Prayer  to  be  used  in  Families,"  and  the  "Ten  Com- 
mandments." 

In  thus  grouping  together  Selections  from  our 
Church  Service,  in  a  compact  and  accessible  form, 
the  Compiler  has  hoped  to  contribute  somewhat 
towards  inducing  a  better  acquaintance  with  the 
language  and  spirit  of  our  inimitable  Liturgy,  by 
putting  into  the  hands  of  the  public  a  "  form  of 
sound  words"  and  spiritual  songs,  which  may  be 
used  as  aids  in  conducting  private  and  family  devo- 
tions, as  well  as  more  public  worship. 

When  the  Order  of  Service  here  set  forth  is  used 
at  Prayer  Meetings,  Cottage  Lectures,  or  on  other 
occasions  of  like  character,  it  is  recommended  that 
the  whole  exercises  should  not  occupy  more  than 
one  hour;  that  the  prayers  be  selected  beforehand, 
and  that  but  few  on  each  occasion  be  used ;  that 
the  Address  or  Addresses  be  short  and  pithy,  and 
that  the  singing  be  prompt,  lively,  and  to  simple 
familiar  tunes.  The  aim  of  this  collection  is  to 
provide  for  symmetry  and  regularity  in  the  order  of 
the  exercises,  and  to  help  those  who  are  unable  or 


PREFACE.  Vll 


unwilling  to  approach  the  throne  of  Grace  with  their 
own  words. 

In  the  Appendix  will  be  found  a  collection  of 
Prayers,  most  of  which  are  not  contained  in  the  Book 
of  Common  Prayer.  The  head  lines  will  sufficiently 
show  the  sources  from  which  they  have  been  taken. 

That  the  Great  Head  of  the  Church  may  use  this 
work  to  the  edifying  of  His  people,  and  the  glory  of 
His  own  great  Name,  is  the  earnest  prayer  of  the 
Compiler. 


Philadelphia,  Xovember,  1861. 


ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 


PAGE 

I.  Hymn 9 

II.  Prayer 9 

III.  Hymn 16 

IV.  Selections  of  Psalms 16 

V.  Hymn 47 

VI,  A  Selection  from  the  Scriptures 47 

VII.  Prayer 48 

VIII.  Hymn 53 

IX.  Prayer 53 

X.  Benediction 60 

THEN    FOLLOW: 

Occasional  Prayers 61 

Forms  of  Prayer  to  be  used  in  Families...  65 

The  Ten  Commandments 72 

A  Selection  of  Hymns 77 

Appendix— Additional  Prayers 201 

(viii) 


(Drfor  of  Sttbiu 


FOR 


PRAYER  MEETINGS,  COTTAGE  LECTURES, 
ADULT  BIBLE  CLASSES,  ETC. 


■"  The  Leader,  having  first  sought  the  aid  of  the  Holy  Spirit 
in  silent  prayer,  shall  conduct  the  services  in  the  following 

order : 

I. 

HYMN. 


II. 
PRAYER. 

^[  The  Leader  shall  begin  by  first  pronouncing: 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Ansiver.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Leader.     Let  us  pray. 

0  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upoD  us. 
Answer.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Leader.  0  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us. 
Answer.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 
2 


10  II. — PRAYERS. 


fl  And  then: 

Let  the  words  of  our  mouths,  and  the  meditation 
of  our  hearts,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  0 
Lord,  our  strength  and  our  redeemer.     Amen. 

1f  Or  this  : 

Let  thy  merciful  ears,  0  Lord,  be  open  to  the 
prayers  of  thy  humble  servants ;  and  that  they  may 
obtain  their  petitions  make  them  to  ask  such  things 
as  shall  please  thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


^[  Then  should  follow — 

A    GENERAL    CONFESSION. 

^[  To  be  said  by  the  whole  Assembly  after  the  Leader,  all 
kneeling. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father;  We  have 
erred,  and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep 
We  have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires 
of  our  own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against  thy 
holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone  those  things  which 
we  ought  to  have  done ;  And  we  have  done  those 
things  which  we  ought  not  to  have  done  ;  And  there 
is  no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  0  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  0 
God,  who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those 
who  are  penitent ;  According  to  thy  promises  de- 
clared unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.   And 


11 


grant,  0  most  merciful  Father,  for  his  sake ;  That 
we  may  hereafter  live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober 
life,  to  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name.     Amen. 

H  Or  this  : 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Maker  of  all  things,  Judge  of  all  men ;  We  acknowl- 
edge and  bewail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness, 
Which  we.  from  time  to  time,  most  grievously  have 
committed,  By  thought,  word,  and  deed,  Against  thy 
Divine  Majesty,  Provoking  most  justly  thy  wrath 
and  indignation  against  us.  We  do  earnestly  repent, 
And  are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our  misdoings  ;  The 
remembrance  of  them  is  grievous  unto  us ;  The  bur- 
den of  them  is  intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon  us, 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful  Father  ;  For  thy 
Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  Forgive  us  all  that 
is  past ;  And  grant  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  Serve 
and  please  thee  In  newness  of  life,  To  the  honor  and 
glory  of  thy  Xame  ;  Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


•[  Then  may  follow  one  or  two  from  the  following  Collection, 
always  ending  with  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest  nothing 
that  thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all 
those  who  are  penitent ;  Create  and  make  in  us  new 
and  contrite  hearts,  that  we,  worthily  lamenting  our 
sins,  and  acknowledging  our  wretchedness,  may  ob- 
tain of  thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission 


12  II. — PRAYERS. 


and  forgiveness ;    through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Almighty  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open, 
all  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid  ; 
Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration 
of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  thee, 
and  worthily  magnify  thy  Holy  Name;  through 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Assist  us  mercifully,  0  Lord,  in  these  our  suppli- 
cations and  prayers,  and  dispose  the  way  of  thy  ser- 
vants towards  the  attainment  of  everlasting  salvation ; 
that,  among  all  the  changes  and  chances  of  this  mor- 
tal life,  they  may  ever  be  defended  by  thy  most  gra- 
cious and  ready  help ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  always 
more  ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to 
give  more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve ;  Pour 
down  upon  us  the  abundance  of  thy  mercy;  forgiv- 
ing us  those  things  whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid, 
and  giving  us  those  good  things  which  we  are  not 
worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the  merits  and  media- 
tion of  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Direct  us,  0  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy 
most  gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  thy  con- 
tinual help  ;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued, 
and  ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  Name, 
and  finally,  by  thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


II. — PRAYERS.  13 


0  God,  Holy  Ghost,  Sanctifier  of  the  Faithful, 
visit,  we  pray  thee,  this  Congregation  with  thy  love 
and  favor;  enlighten  their  minds  more  and  more 
with  the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel ;  graft  in 
their  hearts  a  love  of  the  truth;  increase  in  them 
true  religion ;  nourish  them  with  all  goodness ;  and 
of  thy  great  mercy  keep  them  in  the  same,  0  blessed 
Spirit,  whom,  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together, 
we  worship  and  glorify  as  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

0  Lord,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy  power,  and 
come  among  us,  and  with  great  might  succor  us ; 
that  whereas,  through  our  sins  and  wickedness,  we 
are  sore  let  and  hindered  in  running  the  race  that  is 
set  before  us,  thy  bountiful  grace  and  mercy  may 
speedily  help  and  deliver  us ;  through  the  satisfac- 
tion of  thy  Son  our  Lord,  to  whom  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  be  honor  and  glory,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

0  Almighty  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the  unruly 
wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men ;  Grant  unto  thy 
people,  that  they  may  love  the  thing  which  thou  com- 
mandest,  and  desire  that  which  thou  dost  promise ; 
that  so,  among  the  sundry  and  manifold  changes  of 
the  world,  our  hearts  may  surely  there  be  fixed,  where 
true  joys  are  to  be  found;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God.  that  like 
as  we  do  believe  thy  only-begotten  Son  our  Lord 
2* 


14  II. — PRAYERS. 


Jesus  Christ  to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens ;  so 
we  may  also  in  heart  and  mind  thither  ascend,  and 
with  him  continually  dwell,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

0  Lord,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings 
without  charity  are  nothing  worth;  Send  thy  Holy 
Ghost,  and  pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent 
gift  of  charity,  the  very  bond  of  peace  and  of  all 
virtues,  without  which  whosoever  liveth  is  counted 
dead  before  thee.  Grant  this  for  thine  only  Son 
Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

0  Lord,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come ; 
Grant  to  us  thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy  holy 
inspiration  we  may  think  those  things  that  are  good, 
and  by  thy  merciful  guiding  may  perform  the  same; 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

0  God,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not  the  sigh- 
ing of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are 
sorrowful;  Mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we 
make  before  thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities, 
whensoever  they  oppress  us;  and  graciously  hear  us, 
that  those  evils  which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the 
devil  or  man  worketh  against  us,  may,  by  thy  good 
providence,  be  brought  to  nought ;  that  we  thy  serv- 
ants, being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  evermore 
give  thanks  unto  thee  in  thy  holy  Church;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  mercifully  look 
upon  our  infirmities,  and  in  all  our  dangers  and  ne- 


II. PRAYERS.  15 

cessities  stretch  forth  thy  right  hand  to  help  and 
defend  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  of  thy  boun- 
tiful goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  from  all 
things  that  may  hurt  us  ;  that  we,  being  ready  both 
in  body  and  soul,  may  cheerfully  accomplish  those 
things  which  thou  commandest ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,     Amen. 

Stir  up,  we  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  the  wills  of  thy 
x'    faithful  people;  that  they,  plenteously  bringing  forth 
the  fruit  of  good  works,  may  by  thee  be  plenteously 
rewarded ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  Lord,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  hear  us; 
and  grant  that  we,  to  whom  thou  hast  given  an  hearty 
desire  to  pray,  may,  by  thy  mighty  aid,  be  defended 
and  comforted  in  all  dangers  and  adversities ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE     LORD'S    PRAYER. 
To  be  said  by  the  ichole  Assembly  after  the  Leader. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil:  For  thine  is 
the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 


16  IV. SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  1. 


III. 

HYMN. 


IV. 
SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 

^f  One  or  more  of  the  following  Selections  or  portions  of 
them  may  be  read  responsively  by  the  Leader  and  the 
People,  or,  if  the  character  of  the  assembly  will  not  admit 
of  this,  may  be  omitted. 


SELECTION  FIRST. 

Psalm  19.     Coeli  enarrant. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God;  and  the 
firmament  showeth  his  handy-work. 

One  day  telleth  another ;  and  one  night  certifieth 
another. 

There  is  neither  speech  nor  language ;  but  their 
voices  are  heard  among  them. 

Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands ;  and  their 
words  into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun ; 
which  cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his 
chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  his 
course. 

It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the 
heaven,   and    runneth    about   unto    the    end   of   it 


SEL.  1.  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  17 

again ;  and  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat 
thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefiled  law,  convert- 
ing the  soul ;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  and 
giveth  wisdom  unto  the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice  the 
heart ;  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  and 
giveth  light  unto  the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  endureth  for 
ever ;  the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and 
righteous  altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold ;  sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the 
honey-comb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  taught ;  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  ofFendeth  ?  0  cleanse 
thou  me  from  my  secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins, 
lest  they  get  the  dominion  over  me. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight. 

0  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  redeemer. 

Psalm  24.     Domini  est  terra. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is ; 
the  compass  of  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell 
therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  pre- 
pared it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord,  or 
who  shall  rise  up  in  his  holy  place  ? 


18  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  1. 

Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ; 
and  that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor 
sworn  to  deceive  his  neighbor. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him,  even 
of  them  that  seek  thy  face,  0  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  it  is  the  Lord  strong 
and  mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory?  even  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  103.     Benedtc,  anima  mea. 

Praise  the  Lord.  0  my  soul;  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  praise  his  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits : 

Who  forgive th  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine 
infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth 
thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kindness  ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things,  making 
thee  young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment 
for  all  them  that  are  oppressed  with  wrong. 


SEL.  1.  IY. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  19 

He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  works  unto 
the  children  of  Israel 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy,  long 
suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  alway  be  chiding;  neither  keepeth  he 
his  anger  for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins,  nor 
rewarded  us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  comparison  of 
the  earth ;  so  great  is  his  mercy  also  toward  them 
that  fear  him  ! 

Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the  west;  so 
far  hath  he  set  our  sins  from  us. 

Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  children; 
even  so  is  the  Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear 
him. 

For  he  knoweth  whereof  we  are  made ;  he  remem- 
bereth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass  ;  for  he  flourish- 
ed as  a  flower  of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone ; 
and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord  endureth 
for  ever  and  ever  upon  them  that  fear  him ;  and  his 
righteousness  upon  children's  children. 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  think 
upon  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in  heaven,  and 
his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel 


20  IV. — SELECTIONS   OF   PSALMS.  SEL.  2. 

in  strength;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and 
hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts  ;  ye  servants  of 
his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

0  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in 
all  places  of  his  dominion ;  praise  thou  the  Lord,  0 
my  soul. 


SELECTION    SECOND. 

From  Psalm  139.     Domzne,  probastz. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known 
me.  Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting,  and  mine  up- 
rising ;  thou  understandest  my  thoughts  long  before. 

Thou  art  about  my  path,  and  about  my  bed ;  and 
spiest  out  all  my  ways. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  thou, 
0  Lord,  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  fashioned  me  behind  and  before,  and 
laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent  for 
me  ;  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  Spirit  ?  or  whither 
shall  I  go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  climb  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there ;  if  I  go 
down  to  hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  remain  in 
the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 

Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy 
right  hand  shall  hold  me. 


SEL.  2.  IT. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  21 

If  I  say,  Peradventure  the  darkness  shall  cover 
me ;  then  shall  my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee,  but 
the  night  is  as  clear  as  the  day ;  the  darkness  and 
light  to  thee  are  both  alike. 

For  my  reins  are  thine ;  thou  hast  covered  me  in 
my  mother's  womb. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and 
wonderfully  made ;  marvellous  are  thy  works,  and 
that  my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

My  bones  are  not  hid  from  thee,  though  I  be  made 
secretly,  and  fashioned  beneath  in  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imper- 
fect ;  and  in  thy  book  were  all  my  members  written  ; 

Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet 
there  was  none  of  them. 

How  dear  are  thy  counsels  unto  me,  0  G-od ;  0  how 
great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the 
sand :  when  I  wake  up,  I  am  present  with  thee. 

Try  me,  0  God,  and  seek  the  ground  of  my  heart ; 
prove  me,  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wickedness  in 
me  ;  and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  145.     Exaltabo  te,  Deus. 

I  will  magnify  thee,  0  God,  my  King ;  and  I  will 
praise  thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee  ;  and  praise 
thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 
3 


22  IV. — SELECTIONS   OF   PSALMS.  SEL.  2. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  marvellous  worthy  to  be 
praised  ;  there  is  no  end  of  his  greatness. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  unto  another, 
and  declare  thy  power. 

As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking  of  thy  worship,  thy 
glory,  thy  praise,  and  wondrous  works ; 

So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  mar- 
vellous acts ;  and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy  greatness. 

The  memorial  of  thine  abundant  kindness  shall  be 
showed ;  and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful ;  long  suffering, 
and  of  great  goodness. 

The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man;  and  his  mercy 
is  over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  praise  thee,  0  Lord;  and  thy  saints 
give  thanks  unto  thee. 

They  show  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of 
thy  power ; 

That  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mightiness  of  thy 
kingdom,  might  be  known  unto  men. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  ages. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  fall,  and  lifteth  up 
all  those  that  are  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  0  Lord;  and  thou 
givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  opeuest  thine  hand,  and  fillest  all  things 
living  with  plenteousness. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in 
all  his  works. 


SEL.  3.  IV. SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  23 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
him;  yea.  all  such  as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him;  he 
also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  help  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him;  but 
scattereth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord;  and 
let  all  flesh  give  thanks  unto  his  holy  Name  for  ever 
and  ever. 


SELECTION    THIRD. 

From  Psalm  51.    Miserere  met,  Deas. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  after  thy  great  good- 
ness; according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  do 
away  mine  offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wickedness,  and 
cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever 
before  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil 
in  thy  sight;  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy 
saying,  and  clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath 
my  mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts, 
and  shalt  make  me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
clean;  thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than 
snow. 


24  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  3, 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that 
the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my  mis- 
deeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God,  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not 
thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

0  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  stab- 
lish  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  0  God,  thou  that 
art  the  God  of  my  health ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing 
of  thy  righteousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  0  Lord,  and  my  mouth 
shall  show  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it 
thee;  but  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit :  a  broken 
and  contrite  heart,  0  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 

From  Psalm  42.     Quemadmodum, 

Like  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water  brooks,  so 
longeth  my  soul  after  thee,  0  God. 

My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living 
God :  when  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  pres- 
ence of  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while 
they  daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God? 

Now  when  I  think  thereupon,  I  pour  out  my  heart 


SEL.  4.  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  25 


by  myself;  for  I  went  with  the  multitude,  and  brought 
them  forth  into  the  house  of  God  ; 

In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  among 
such  as  keep  holy-day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness.  0  my  soul  ?  and 
why  art  thou  so  disquieted  within  me? 

Put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks 
for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

The  Lord  hath  granted  his  loving-kindness  in  the 
day-time ;  and  in  the  night-season  did  I  sing  of  him, 
and  made  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

I  will  say  unto  the  God  of  my  strength,  Why  hast 
thou  forgotten  me?  why  go  I  thus  heavily,  while  the 
enemy  oppresseth  me? 

Xamely.  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is 
now  thy  God  ? 

Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  0  my  soul?  and  why  art 
thou  so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

0  put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  I  will  yet  thank  him, 
which  is  the  help  of  my  countenance  and  my  God. 


SELECTION    FOURTH. 

Psalm  37.     Noli  rem  u  la  r i. 

Fret  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly ;  neither 
be  thou  envious  against  the  evil  doers. 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and 
be  withered  even  as  the  green  herb. 

Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be  doing  good  ; 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 
3* 


26  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  4. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  and  put  thy  trust 
in  him,  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

He  shall  make  thy  righteousness  as  clear  as  the 
light,  and  thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon-day. 

Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord,  and  abide  patiently 
upon  him  ;  but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whose  way 
doth  prosper,  against  the  man  that  doeth  after  evil 
counsels. 

Leave  off  from  wrath,  and  let  go  displeasure  :  fret 
not  thyself,  else  shalt  thou  be  moved  to  do  evil. 

Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted  out ;  and  they  that 
patiently  abide  the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit  the 
land. 

Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  ungodly  shall  be  clean 
gone  :  thou  shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he  shall  be 
away. 

But  the  meek-spirited  shall  possess  the  earth,  and 
shall  be  refreshed  in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

The  ungodly  seeketh  counsel  against  the  just,  and 
gnasheth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn;  for  he  hath 
seen  that  his  day  is  coming. 

The  ungodly  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have 
bent  their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy,  and 
to  slay  such  as  are  of  a  right  conversation. 

Their  sword  shall  go  through  their  own  heart,  and 
their  bow  shall  be  broken. 

A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath,  is  better 
than  great  riches  of  the  ungodly. 


SEL.  4.  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  27 

For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly  shall  be  broken  :  but 
the  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  godly;  and 
their  inheritance  shall  endure  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  perilous  time; 
and  in  the  days  of  dearth  they  shall  have  enough. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish,  and  the  ene- 
mies of  the  Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of  lambs : 
yea,  even  as  the  smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again ;  but 
the  righteous  is  merciful  and  liberal. 

Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall  possess  the  land  ; 
and  they  that  are  cursed  of  him,  shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  Lord  ordereth  a  good  man's  going,  and  maketh 
his  way  acceptable  to  himself. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast  away ;  for  the 
Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old ;  and  yet  saw 
I  never  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging 
their  bread. 

The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth,  and 
his  seed  is  blessed. 

Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is  good;  and 
dwell  for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing  that  is  right ;  he 
forsaketh  not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they  are  pre- 
served for  ever. 

The  unrighteous  shall  be  punished;  as  for  the  seed 
of  the  ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell 
therein  for  ever. 


28  IV. SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  4. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in  wisdom, 
and  his  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his  goings 
shall  not  slide. 

The  ungodly  seeth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh  occa- 
sion to  slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor  con- 
demn him  when  he  is  judged. 

Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he 
shall  promote  thee,  that  thou  shall  possess  the  land : 
when  the  ungodly  shall  perish,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

I  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great  power,  and 
flourishing  like  a  green  bay-tree. 

I  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone :  I  sought  him,  but 
his  place  could  no  where  be  found. 

Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the  thing 
that  is  right ;  for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace  at  the 
last. 

As  for  the  transgressors,  they  shall  perish  together; 
and  the  end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall  be  rooted 
out  at  the  last. 

But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  cometh  of  the 
Lord  ;  who  is  also  their  strength  in  the  time  of 
trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by  them,  and  save  them : 
he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  ungodly,  and  shall 
save  them,  because  they  put  their  trust  in  him. 


SEL.  5.  IV. SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  29 


SELECTION    FIFTH. 

Psalm  1.     Beatus  vir,  qui  non  abiit. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath  not  walked  in  the 
counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sin- 
ners, and  hath  not  sat  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ;  and  in 
his  law  will  he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  water- 
side, that  will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither;  and  look,  whatso- 
ever he  doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not  so  with  them  ;  but  they 
are  like  the  chaff,  which  the  wind  scattereth  away 
from  the  face  of  the  earth. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  be  able  to  stand 
in  the  judgment,  neither  the  sinners  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  righteous. 

But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous ; 
and  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  15.     Domine,  quis  liabitdbit? 

Lord,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  or  who 
shall  rest  upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life,  and  doeth 
the  thing  which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the  truth  from 
his  heart. 

He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor 
done  evil  to  his  neighbor,  and  hath  not  slandered 
his  neighbor. 


30  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  5. 

He  that  settetli  not  by  himself,  but  is  lowly  in  his 
own  eyes,  and  maketh  much  of  them  that  fear  the 
Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbor,  and  disap- 
pointeth  him  not,  though  it  were  to  his  own  hin- 
drance. 

He  that  hath  not  given  his  money  upon  usury,  nor 
taken  reward  against  the  innocent. 

Whoso  doeth  these  things  shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  91.      Qui  habitat. 

Whoso  dwelleth  under  the  defence  of  the  Most 
High,  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

I  will  say  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  hope  and 
my  strong-hold  ;  my  God,  in  him  will  I  trust. 

For  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
hunter,  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings,  and  thou 
shalt  be  safe  under  his  feathers ;  his  faithfulness  and 
truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  by  night, 
nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 

For  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness,  nor 
for  the  sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the  noon-day. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and  ten  thousand 
at  thy  right  hand ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold,  and  see  the 
reward  of  the  ungodly. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  my  hope ;  thou  hast  set  thine 
house  of  defence  very  high. 


SEL.  6.  IT. — SELECTIONS    OP    PSALMS.  31 

There  shall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee,  neither  shall 
any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands,  that  thou  hurt 
not  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder:  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  under  thy  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me.  therefore 
will  I  deliver  him;  I  will  set  him  up, because  he  hath 
known  my  Name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  hear  him  :  yea, 
I  am  with  him  in  trouble;  I  will  deliver  him,  and 
bring  him  to  honor. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my 
salvation. 


SELECTION     SIXTH. 

From  Psalm  32.     Beati,  quorum. 

Blessed  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth 
no  sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

I  will  acknowledge  my  sin  unto  thee  ;  and  mine 
unrighteousness  have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the  Lord  ;  and 
so  thou  forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  make  his 
prayer  unto  thee,  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be 


32  IV. — SELECTIONS    OP   PSALMS.  SEL.  6. 

found;  but  in  the  great  water-floods  they  shall  not 
come  nigh  him. 

Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in;  thou  shalt  pre- 
serve me  from  trouble  ;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about 
with  songs  of  deliverance. 

I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the  way 
wherein  thou  shalt  go ;  and  I  will  guide  thee  with 
mine  eye. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly ;  but  whoso 
putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy  embraceth  him 
on  every  side. 

Be  glad,  0  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the  Lord  ; 
and  be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of  heart. 

Psalm  130.     De  profundus. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  0  Lord  ; 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

0  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  com- 
plaint. 

If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is 
done  amiss,  0  Lord,  who  may  abide  it  ? 

For  there  is  mercy  with  thee  ;  therefore  shalt  thou 
be  feared. 

1  look  for  the  Lord  ;  my  soul  doth  wait  for  him ; 
in  his  word  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord  before  the  morning 
watch  ;  I  say,  before  the  morning  watch. 

0  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord;  for  with  the  Lord 
there  is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemp- 
tion. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  sins. 


SEE.  7.  IV. SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  33 


Psalm  121.     Levavi  oculos  meos. 

I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence 
cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved ;  and  he 
that  keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slum- 
ber nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper ;  the  Lord  is  thy 
defence  upon  thy  right  hand  ; 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day,  neither 
the  moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil ;  yea, 
it  is  even  he  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out,  and  thy 
coming  in,  from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 


SELECTION    SEVENTH. 

Psalm  23.     Dominus  regit  nxe. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd ;  therefore  can  I  lack 
nothing. 

He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pasture,  and  lead  me 
forth  beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me  forth  in 
the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his  Xame's  sake. 

Yea,  though  T  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
4 


34  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF   PSALMS.  SEL.  7. 

shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art 
with  me  ;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  me  against  them 
that  trouble  me ;  thou  hast  anointed  my  head  with 
oil,  and  my  cup  shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving-kindness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me 
all  the  days  of  my  life ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord  for  ever. 

Psalm  34.     Benedicam  Domino. 

I  will  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  his 
praise  shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord;  the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  praise  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  magnify  his 
Name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me;  yea,  he  de- 
livered me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were  lightened ; 
and  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth  him ; 
yea,  and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about  them 
that  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

0  taste,  and  see,  how  gracious  the  Lord  is :  blessed 
is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  saints ;  for  they 
that  fear  him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger;  but  they  who 
seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing  that  is 
good. 


SEL.  7.  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  35 

Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me :  I  will 
teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  lusteth  to  live,  and  would 
fain  see  good  days  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they 
speak  no  guile. 

Eschew  evil,  and  do  good ;  seek  peace,  and  ensue 
it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and 
his  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that 
do  evil,  to  root  out  the  remembrance  of  them  from 
the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  them,  and 
delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  contrite 
heart,  and  will  save  such  as  be  of  an  humble  spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous ;  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so  that  not  one  of  them 
is  broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly ;  and  they 
that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  servants ; 
and  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  not  be 
destitute. 

Psalm  65.     Te  decet  hymnus. 

Thou,  0  God,  art  praised  in  Sion ;  and  unto  thee 
shall  the  vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 

Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all 
flesh  come. 


36  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  7. 

My  misdeeds  prevail  against  me :  0  be  thou  mer- 
ciful unto  our  sins. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  re- 
ceivest  unto  thee  :  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and 
shall  be  satisfied  with  the  pleasures  of  thy  house, 
even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

Thou  shalt  show  us  wonderful  things  in  thy  right- 
eousness, 0  God  of  our  salvation ;  thou  that  art  the 
hope  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that 
remain  in  the  broad  sea. 

Who  in  bis  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains, 
and  is  girded  about  with  power. 

Who  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise 
of  his  waves,  and  the  madness  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
earth  shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that  makest 
the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and  evening  to  praise 
thee. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  blessest  it;  thou 
makest  it  very  plenteous. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water :  thou  preparest 
their  corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  her  furrows ;  thou  sendest  rain  into 
the  little  valleys  thereof;  thou  makest  it  soft  with  the 
drops  of  rain,  and  blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ;  and 
thy  clouds  drop  fatness. 

They  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  of  the  wilder- 
ness ;  and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep ;  the  valleys  also 
shall  stand  so  thick  with  corn,  that  they  shall  laugh 
and  sing. 


SEL.  8.  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 


SELECTION    EIGHTH. 

From  Psalm  84.     Quam  dileda  ! 

0  how  amiable  are  thy  dwellings,  thou  Lord  of 
hosts ! 

My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into 
the  courts  of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and  my  flesh  re- 
joice in  the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and 
the  swallow  a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young ; 
even  thy  altars,  0  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my 
God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house,  they  will 
be  alway  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee ;  in 
whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery  use  it  for  a 
well ;  and  the  pools  are  filled  with  water. 

They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength ;  and  unto 
the  God  of  gods  appeareth  every  one  of  them  in 
Sion. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer ;  hearken, 
0  God  of  Jacob. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thou- 
sand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my 
God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light  and  defence;   the 
Lord  will  give  grace  and  worship ;   and  no  good 
4* 


38  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  8. 

thing  shall  he  withhold  from  them  that  live  a  godly 
life. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that 
putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  85.     Benedixisti  Domine. 

Lord,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto  thy  land ; 
thou  hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy  people,  and 
covered  all  their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displeasure,  and 
turned  thyself  from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

Turn  us  then,  0  God  our  Saviour,  and  let  thine 
anger  cease  from  us. 

Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt 
thou  stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one  generation  to 
another  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us,  that 
thy  people  may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy 
salvation. 

1  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  will  say  con- 
cerning me;  for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his 
people,  and  to  his  saints,  that  they  turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him ;  that 
glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together :  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  flourish  out  of  the  earth,  and  right- 
eousness hath  looked  down  from  heaven. 


SEL.  8.  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  39 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving-kindness ;  and 
our  land  shall  give  her  increase. 

Kighteousness  shall  go  before  him ;  and  he  shall 
direct  his  going  in  the  way. 

Psalm  93.     Dominus  regnavit. 

The  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious 
apparel ;  the  Lord  hath  put  on  his  apparel,  and 
girded  himself  with  strength. 

He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure,  that  it 
cannot  be  moved. 

Ever  since  the  world  began  hath  thy  seat  been 
prepared  :  thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  are  risen,  0  Lord,  the  floods  have  lift 
up  their  voice  ;  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and  rage  hor- 
ribly; but  yet  the  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on  high,  is 
mightier. 

Thy  testimonies,  0  Lord,  are  very  sure :  holiness 
becometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  97.     Dominies  regnavit. 

The  Lord  is  King,  the  earth  may  be  glad  thereof; 
yea,  the  multitude  of  the  isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him  :  right- 
eousness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his 
seat. 

There  shall  go  a  fire  before  him,  and  burn  up  his 
enemies  on  every  side. 

His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto  the  world :  the 
earth  saw  it,  and  was  afraid. 


40  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  9. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  ;  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole 
earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteousness,  and 
all  the  people  have  seen  his  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship  carved 
images,  and  that  delight  in  vain  gods :  worship  him, 
all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced ;  and  the  daughters 
of  Judah  were  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments,  O 
Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that  are  in  the 
earth :  thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

0  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate  the 
thing  which  is  evil :  the  Lord  preserveth  the  souls  of 
his  saints ;  he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  hand  of 
the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and 
joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are  true  hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous;  and  give  thanks 
for  a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


SELECTION    NINTH. 

Psalm  8.     Domtne,  Domtnus  noster, 

0  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  Name 
in  all  the  world ;  thou  that  hast  set  thy  glory  above 
the  heavens  ! 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  babes  and  sucklings 
hast  thou  ordained  strength,  because  of  thine  ene- 


SEL.  9.  IV. SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  41 

mies,  that  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the 
avenger. 

For  I  will  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the  works  of 
thy  fingers ;  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast 
ordained. 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and 
the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

Thou  madest  him  lower  than  the  angels,  to  crown 
him  with  glory  and  worship. 

Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works 
of  thy  hands ;  and  thou  hast  put  all  things  in  sub- 
jection under  his  feet ; 

All  sheep  and  oxen ;  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field; 

The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea; 
and  whatsoever  walketh  through  the  paths  of  the 
seas. 

0  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  Name 
in  all  the  world  ! 

From  Psalm  33.     Exultate,  justi. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  0  ye  righteous ;  for  it  be- 
cometh  well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp;  sing  praises  unto  him 
with  the  lute,  and  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  sing  praises  unto 
him  with  a  good  courage. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true ;  and  all  his 
works  are  faithful. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment ;  the  earth 
is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 


42  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  9. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made ; 
and  all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his 
mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together,  as 
it  were  upon  an  heap ;  and  layeth  up  the  deep,  as  in 
a  treasure-house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  stand  in  awe  of 
him,  all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  world. 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ;  he  commanded, 
and  it  stood  fast. 

From  Psalm  147.     Laudate  Dominum. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to  sing 
praises  unto  our  God ;  yea,  a  joyful  and  pleasant 
thing  it  is  to  be  thankful. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and  gather 
together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart,  and 
giveth  medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  and  calleth 
them  all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power ;  yea, 
and  his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  setteth  up  the  meek,  and  bringeth  the 
ungodly  down  to  the  ground. 

0  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving;  sing 
praises  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God ; 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  pre- 
pareth  rain  for  the  earth ;  and  maketh  the  grass  to 
grow  upon  the  mountains,  and  herb  for  the  use  of 
men ; 


SEL.  9.  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  43 

Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  and  feedeth 
the  young  ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

The  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that  fear  him  and 
put  their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  Jerusalem  ;  praise  thy  God,  0 
Sion. 

For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and 
hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee, 
with  the  flour  of  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth, 
and  his  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth  the  hoar- 
frost like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels :  who  is  able 
to  abide  his  frost  ? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them  :  he 
bloweth  with  his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and 
ordinances  unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation ;  neither 
have  the  heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

From  Psalm  57.     Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

Set  up  thyself.  0  God,  above  the  heavens ;  and 
thy  glory  above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  0  God,  my  heart  is  fixed ;  I  will 
sing  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory ;  awake,  lute  and  harp :  I 
myself  will  awake  right  early. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  among  the 


44  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  10. 

people ;  and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the 
nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the 
heavens,  and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  0  God,  above  the  heavens  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 


SELECTION    TENTH. 

From  Psalm  96.     Cantate  Domino. 

0  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  whole  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  Name;  be 
telling  of  his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  his  honor  unto  the  heathen,  and  his 
wonders  unto  all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  cannot  worthily  be 
praised ;  he  is  more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 

Psalm  148.     Laudate  Dominum. 

0  praise  the  Lord  of  heaven :  praise  him  in  the 
height. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his:  praise  him,  all 
his  hosts. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon :  praise  him,  all  ye 
stars  and  light. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that  are 
above  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  :  for  he 


BEL.  10.  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  45 

spake  the  word,  and  they  were  made  ;  he  commanded. 
and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever :  he 
hath  given  them  a  law  which  shall  not  be  broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all 
deeps : 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapors,  wind  and  storm, 
fulfilling  his  word : 

Mountains  and  all  hills ;  fruitful  trees  and  all 
cedars : 

Beasts  and  all  cattle :  worms  and  feathered 
fowls  : 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people ;  princes  and  all 
judges  of  the  world  : 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children, 
praise  the  Xame  of  the  Lord  :  for  his  Name  only  is 
excellent,  and  his  praise  above  heaven  and  earth. 

He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  people  :  all  his 
saints  shall  praise  him;  even  the  children  of  Israel. 
even  the  people  that  serveth  him. 

From  Psalm  149.     Cantate  Domino. 

0  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  let  the  con- 
gregation of  saints  praise  him. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him,  and  let 
the  children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

Let  them  praise  his  Name  in  the  dance :  let  them 
sing  praises  unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  people,  and 
helpeth  the  meek-hearted. 
5 


46  IV. — SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  SEL.  10. 

Psalm  150.     Laudate  Dominum. 

0  praise  God  in  his  holiness :  praise  him  in  the 
firmament  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts :  praise  him  accord- 
ing to  his  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet:  praise 
him  upon  the  lute  and  harp. 

Praise  him  in  the  cymbals  and  dances :  praise 
him  upon  the  strings  and  pipe. 

Praise  him  upon  the  well-tuned  cymbals :  praise 
him  upon  the  loud  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 


^[  To  be  used  after  each  selection. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

Arts.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


^[  Then  may  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed  by  the  Leader  and 
the  People,  standing.  And  any  Assemblies  may  omit  the 
words,  Pie  descended  into  hell,  or  may,  instead  of  them, 
use  the  words,  He  went  into  the  place  of  departed  spirits, 
which  are  considered  as  words  of  the  same  meaning  in  the 
Creed. 

I  belteve  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord ;  Who 


apostles'  creed.  47 

was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Bom  of  the 
Virgin  Mary ;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was 
crucified,  dead,  and  buried ;  He  descended  into  hell, 
The  third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended 
into  heaven.  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty ;  From  thence  he  shall  come  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Catholic 
Church,  The  Communion  of  Saints ;  The  Forgive- 
ness of  sins ;  The  Besurrection  of  the  body ;  And 
the  Life  everlasting.     Amen. 


. _^ 

Y. 

HYMN. 

~  g 

VI. 

A    SELECTION 

FROM 

THE    SCRIPTURES. 

r  This  should  be  accompanied  with  explanatory  comments,  or 

he  followed  and.  enforced  by  one  or  more  short  addresses. 


48  VII. — PRAYERS. 

VII. 
PRAYER. 

*[  A  selection  may  be  made  from  the  following,  or,  if  preferred, 
from  either  of  the  other  collections. 

0  Almighty  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouchsafe, 
we  beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern  both 
our  hearts  and  bodies  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws,  and  in 
the  works  of  thy  commandments ;  that,  through  thy 
most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may 
be  preserved  in  body  and  soul ;  through  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Blessed  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  Scriptures 
to  be  written  for  our  learning ;  Grant  that  we  may  in 
such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly 
digest  them,  that  by  patience,  and  comfort  of  thy 
holy  Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast  the 
blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life,  which  thou  hast 
given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen, 

Almighty  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may  cast 
away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the 
armor  of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in 
which  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  great 
humility ;  that  in  the  last  day,  when  he  shall  come 
again  in  his  glorious  Majesty  to  judge  both  the  quick 
and  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal,  through 
him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  now  and  ever.    Amen. 


VII. PRAYERS.  49 


0  God,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding ;  Pour 
into  our  hearts  such  love  toward  thee,  that  we  loving 
thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain  thy  promises,  which 
exceed  all  that  we  can  desire ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be  pun- 
ished, by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace  may  mercifully  be 
relieved  ;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  grant  thy  people  grace  to 
withstand  the  temptations  of  the  world,  the  flesh, 
and  the  devil ;  and  with  pure  hearts  and  minds  to 
follow  thee,  the  only  God  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

0  Lord  God,  who  seest  that  we  put  not  our  trust 
in  any  thing  that  we  do  ;  Mercifully  grant  that  by  thy 
power  we  may  be  defended  against  all  adversity ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  God  the  King  of  glory,  who  hast  exalted  thine 
only  Son  Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph  unto  thy 
kingdom  in  heaven  ;  We  beseech  thee,  leave  us  not 
comfortless  ;  but  send  to  us  thine  Holy  Ghost  to  com- 
fort us,  and  exalt  us  unto  the  same  place  whither  our 
Saviour  Christ  is  gone  before,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

5* 


50  VII. — PRAYERS. 


V 


Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thy 
faithful  people  pardon  and  peace,  that  they  may  be 
cleansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a 
quiet  mind  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Lord,  we  pray  thee  that  thy  grace  may  always 
prevent  and  follow  us,  and  make  us  continually  to  be 
given  to  all  good  works ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  give  unto  us  the 
increase  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity ;  and  that  we  may 
obtain  that  which  thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love 
that  which  thou  dost  command ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,     Amen, 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  thy  tender 
love  towards  mankind,  has  sent  thy  Son,  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh,  and  to  suffer 
death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  mankind  should  follow 
the  example  of  his  great  humility  ;  Mercifully  grant, 
that  we  may  both  follow  the  example  of  his  patience, 
and  also  be  made  partakers  of  his  resurrection ; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  God,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested  that  he 
might  destroy  the  works  of  the  devil,  and  make  us 
the  sons  of  God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life ;  Grant  us, 
we  beseech  thee,  that,  having  this  hope,  we  may  purify 
ourselves,  even  as  he  is  pure  ;  that,  when  he  shall  ap- 
pear again  with  power  and  great  glory,  we  may  be 
made  like  unto  him  in  his  eternal  and  glorious  king- 
dom ;  where  with  thee,  0  Father,  and  thee,  0  Holy 


VII. PRAYERS.  51 

Ghost,  he  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God.  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son  to 
be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin.  and  also  an  en- 
sample  of  godly  life;  Give  us  grace  that  we  may 
always  most  thankfully  receive  that  his  inestimable 
benefit,  and  also  daily  endeavor  ourselves  to  follow 
the  blessed  steps  of  his  most  holy  life;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  through  thine  only-begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened 
unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life:  We  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  that,  as  by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us 
thou  dost  put  into  our  minds  good  desires,  so  by  thy 
continual  help  we  may  bring  the  same  to  good  effect ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Almighty  Father,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son 
to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for  our  justifica- 
tion ;  Grant  us  so  to  put  away  the  leaven  of  malice 
and  wickedness,  that  we  may  always  serve  thee  in 
pureness  of  living  and  truth;  through  the  merits  of 
the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  God.  who  declarest  thy  almighty  power  chiefly 
in  showing  mercy  and  pity ;  Mercifully  grant  unto  us 
such  a  measure  of  thy  grace,  that  we,  running  the 
way  of  thy  commandments,  may  obtain  thy  gracious 


52 


promises,  and  be  made  partakers  of  thy  heavenly 
treasure ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  God,  the  protector  of  all  that  trust  in  thee,  with- 
out whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy ;  Increase 
and  multiply  upoii  us  thy  mercy ;  that,  thou  being 
our  ruler  and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  things 
temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal. 
Grant  this,  0  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

We  humbly  beseech  thee,  0  Father,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  our  infirmities ;  and,  for  the  glory  of  thy 
Name,  turn  from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly 
have  deserved  ;  and  grant,  that  in  all  our  troubles  we 
may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy, 
and  evermore  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of 
living,  to  thy  honor  and  glory;  through  our  only 
Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Almighty  and  merciful  God,  of  whose  only  gift  it 
cometh  that  thy  faithful  people  do  unto  thee  true  and 
laudable  service ;  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we 
may  so  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  life,  that  we  fail 
not  finally  to  attain  thy  heavenly  promises  ;  through 
the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     A  men. 

0  God,  the  strength  of  all  those  who  put  their 
trust  in  thee ;  Mercifully  accept  our  prayers ;  and 
because,  through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature, 
we  can  do  no  good  thing  without  thee,  grant  us  the 


IX.— PRAYERS.  53 


help  of  thy  grace,  that  in  keeping  thy  commandments 
we  may  please  thee,  both  in  will  and  deed ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  Lord,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  receive  the 
prayers  of  thy  people  who  call  upon  thee ;  and  grant 
that  they  may  both  perceive  and  know  what  things 
they  ought  to  do.  and  also  may  have  grace  and  power 
faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


VIII. 

HYMN. 

r  If  any  notices  are  to  be  given  out,  they  should  be  announced 

before  the  singing  of  this  hymn. 


IX. 
PRAYER. 

^f  A  selection  may  be  made  from  the  following,  or  from  either 
of  the  preceding  collection*. 

0  God,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  coun- 
sels, and  all  just  works  do  proceed ;  Give  unto  thy 
servants  that  peace  which  the  world  cannot  give; 
that  our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  thy  command- 
ments, and  also  that  by  thee,  we,  being  defended  from 
the  fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest 
and  quietness  ;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Saviour.     Amen. 


54  IX. — PRAYERS. 


0  God,  forasmuch  as  without  thee  we  are  not  able 
to  please  thee  ;  Mercifully  grant  that  thy  Holy  Spirit 
may  in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Grant  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  the  spirit  to 
think  and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right ;  that 
we,  who  cannot  do  any  thing  that  is  good  without 
thee,  may  by  thee  be  enabled  to  live  according  to 
thy  will ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Lorp  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  author 
and  giver  of  all  good  things;  Graft  in  our  hearts  the 
love  of  thy  Name,  increase  in  us  true  religion,  nourish 
us  with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  us 
in  the  same;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

0  Almighty  God,  who  art  a  most  strong  tower 
to  all  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee,  to  whom  all 
things  in  heaven,  in  earth,  and  under  the  earth,  do 
bow  and  obey,  Be  now  and  evermore  our  defence; 
and  make  us  know  and  feel,  that  there  is  none  other 
Name  under  heaven  given  to  man,  in  whom  and 
through  whom,  we  may  receive  salvation,  but  only 
the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no  power 
of  ourselves  to  help  ourselves;  Keep  us  both  out- 
wardly in  our  bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our  souls;  that 
we  may  be  defended  from  all  adversities  which  may 
happen  to  the  body,  and  from  all  evil  thoughts  which 
may  assault  and  hurt  the  soul;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 


IX — PR AYE E- 


We  humbly  beseech  thee.  0  Father,  mere! fully  to 
look  upon  our  infirmities;  and,  for  the  glory  of  thy 
Name,  turn  from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly 
have  deserved  ;  and  grant,  that  in  all  our  troubles  we 
may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy, 
and  evermore  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of 
living,  to  thy  honor  and  glory;  through  our  only 
Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

0  God,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of 
so  many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of  the 
frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand  upright; 
Grant  to  us  such  strength  and  protection,  as  may 
support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all 
temptations;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

0  God,  whose  never-failing  providence  ordereth  all 
things  both  in  heaven  and  earth  ;  TVe  humbly  beseech 
thee  to  put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things,  and  to 
give  us  those  things  which  are  profitable  for  us; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  Lord,  who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern  those 
whom  thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy  steadfast  fear  and 
love;  Keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  under  the  protection 
of  thy  good  providence,  and  make  us  to  have  a  per- 
petual fear  and  love  of  thy  holy  Xame  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  God,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions 


56  IX. — PRAYERS. 


of  men ;  that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy 
ways  known  unto  them,  thy  saving  health  unto  all 
nations.  More  especially  we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church 
universal ;  that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by 
thy  good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess  and  call  them- 
selves Christians  may  be  led  into  the  way  of  truth, 
and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of 
peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life.  Finally,  we  com- 
mend to  thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those  who  are  any 
ways  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in  mind,  body,  or  estate; 
that  it  may  please  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them, 
according  to  their  several  necessities;  giving  them 
patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out 
of  all  their  afflictions.  And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  everliving  God,  who  by  thy  holy 
Apostle  hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers,  and  suppli- 
cations, and  to  give  thanks  for  all  men  ;  We  humbly 
beseech  thee  most  mercifully  \^to  accept  out  alms 
and  oblations,  and]  to  receive  these  our  prayers, 
which  we  offer  unto  thy  Divine  Majesty ;  beseeching 
thee  to  inspire  continually  the  Universal  Church  with 
the  spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  concord :  And  grant 
that  all  those  who  do  confess  thy  holy  Name  may 
agree  in  the  truth  of  thy  holy  Word,  and  live  in 
unity,  and  godly  love.  We  beseech  thee  also,  so  to 
direct  and  dispose  the  hearts  of  all  Christian  Kulers, 
that  they  may  truly  and  impartially  administer  jus- 

*  If  there  be  no  alms  or  oblations,  then  shall  the  words  [to  accept 
our  alms  and  oblations,  and]  be  left  unsaid. 


IX. — PRAYERS.  57 

tice,  to  the  punishment  of  wickedness  and  vice,  and 
to  the  maintenance  of  thy  true  religion,  and  virtue. 
Give  grace.  0  heavenly  Father,  to  all  Bishops  and 
other  Ministers,  that  they  may,  both  by  their  life  and 
doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true  and  lively  Word,  and 
rightly  and  duly  administer  thy  holy  Sacraments. 
And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy  heavenly  grace ;  and 
especially  to  this  congregation  here  present;  that, 
with  meek  heart  and  due  reverence,  they  may  hear, 
and  receive  thy  holy  Word;  truly  serving  thee  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  their  life. 
And  we  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy  goodness, 
0  Lord,  to  comfort  and  succor  all  those  who,  in  this 
transitory  life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness, 
or  any  other  adversity.  And  we  also  bless  thy  holy 
Name  for  all  thy  servants  departed  this  life  in  thy 
faith  and  fear;  beseeching  thee  to  give  us  grace  so 
to  follow  their  good  examples,  that  with  them  we 
may  be  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  kingdom.  Grant 
this,  0  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  only 
Mediator  and  Advocate.     Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
words  which  we  have  heard  at  this  time  with  our  out- 
ward ears,  may.  through  thy  grace,  be  so  grafted 
inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that  they  may  bring  forth  in 
us  the  fruit  of  good  living,  to  the  honor  aud  praise 
of  thy  Name :  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

0  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  by  whose  Almighty 
power  we  have  been  preserved  this  daWBy  thy  great 
6  ^s*£) 


58  IX. PRAYERS. 

mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and  dangers  of  this 
night ;  for  the  love  of  thy  only  Son,  our  Saviour, 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine 
unworthy  servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving-kind- 
ness to  us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our 
creation,  preservation,  and  all  the  blessings  of  this 
life ;  but  above  all,  for  thine  inestimable  love  in  the 
redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  for 
the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory.  And, 
we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of  all  thy 
mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful, 
and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with 
our  lips,  but  in  our  lives ;  by  giving  up  ourselves  to 
thy  service,  and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness 
and  righteousness  all  our  days ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  all  honor  and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

0  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  mercifully  hear  our 
prayers,  and  spare  all  those  who  confess  their  sins 
unto  thee;  that  they,  whose  consciences  by  sin  are 
accused,  by  thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved; 
through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  dost  govern 
all  things  in  heaven  and  earth ;  Mercifully  hear  the 
supplications  of  thy  people,  and  grant  us  thy  peace 
all  the  days  of  our  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


IX. — PRAYERS.  ;39 


0  Lord,  we  beseech  thee  favorably  to  hear  the 
prayers  of  thy  people  :  that  we,  who  are  justly  pun- 
ished for  our  offences,  may  be  mercifully  delivered  by 
thy  goodness,  for  the  glory  of  thy  Name  :  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen, 

Almighty  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom,  who 
knowest  our  necessities  before  we  ask,  and  our  igno- 
rance in  asking;  We  beseech  thee  to  have  compassion 
upon  our  infirmities  ;  and  those  things,  which  for  our 
unworthiness  we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blindness  we 
cannot  ask,  vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  worthiness 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  promised  to  hear  the 
petitions  of  those  who  ask  in  thy  Son's  Xame ;  We 
beseech  thee  mercifully  to  incline  thine  ears  to  us  who 
have  now  made  our  prayers  and  supplications  unto 
thee ;  and  grant,  that  those  things  which  we  have 
faithfully  asked  according  to  thy  will,  may  effectually 
be  obtained,  to  the  relief  of  our  necessity,  and  to  the 
setting  forth  of  thy  glory  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplica- 
tions unto  thee  ;  and  dost  promise  when  two  or  three 
are  gathered  together  in  thy  Name  thou  wilt  grant 
their  requests ;  Fulfil  now,  0  Lord,  the  desires  and 
petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient 


60  X. — BENEDICTION. 


for  them ;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge  of 
thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting 
Amen, 


X. 
BENEDICTION. 

^    This  should   be  pronounced   by  the  Leader  standing,  the 
people  still  kneeling. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

1f  Or  this  : 
Unto  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection  we 
commit  thee.  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 
The  Lord  make  his  face  to  shine  upon  thee,  and  be 
gracious  unto  thee.  The  Lord  lift  up  his  counte- 
nance upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace,  both  now  and 
evermore.    Amen. 

]\  Or  this  : 
The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understand- 
ing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge 
and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  out 
Lord:  And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the 
Father,  the  Sou,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst 
you,  and  remain  with  you  always.     Amen. 

Here  ends  the  order  of  Service. 


OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS.  61 


OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS. 

A    PRAYER    FOR    CONGRESS. 

f     To  he   used  during  their  Session, 

Most  gracious  God,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  as 
for  the  people  of  these  United  States  in  general,  so 
especially  for  their  Senate  and  Representatives  in 
Congress  assembled  ;  That  thou  wouldest  be  pleased 
to  direct  and  prosper  all  their  consultations,  to  the 
advancement  of  thy  glory,  the  good  of  thy  Church, 
the  safety,  honor,  and  welfare  of  thy  people  ;  that  all 
things  may  be  so  ordered  and  settled  by  their  en- 
deavors, upon  the  best  and  surest  foundations,  that 
peace  and  happiness,  truth  and  justice,  religion  and 
piety,  may  be  established  among  us  for  all  genera- 
tions. These  and  all  other  necessaries  for  them,  for 
us,  and  thy  whole  Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the 
Name  and  Mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  most  blessed 
Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

A  PRAYER   FOR    THE    PRESIDENT   OF   THE    UNITED    STATES, 
AND    ALL    IN    CIVIL    AUTHORITY. 

0  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and  mighty 
Ruler  of  the  universe,  who  dost  from  thy  throne  be- 
hold all  the  dwellers  upon  earth ;  Most  heartily  we 
beseech  thee  with  thy  favor  to  behold  and  bless  thy 
servant  The  President  of  the  United  States,  and 
all  others  in  authority ;  and  so  replenish  them  with 
the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  always 
incline  to  thy  will  and  walk  in  thy  way.  Endue  them 
6* 


62  OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS. 

plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts ;  grant  them  in  health 
and  prosperity  long  to  live ;  and  finally,  after  this 
life,  to  attain  everlasting  joy  and  felicity;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 

A  PRAYER  FOR  THE  CLERGY  AND  PEOPLE. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom  cometh 
every  good  and  perfect  gift;  send  down  upon  our 
Bishops,  and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the  Congrega- 
tions committed  to  their  charge,  the  healthful  Spirit 
of  thy  grace ;  and,  that  they  may  truly  please  thee, 
pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  thy  blessing. 
Grant  this,  0  Lord,  for  the  honor  of  our  Advocate 
and  Mediator,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

FOR    THE    MINISTER    OF    A    CHURCH. 

Most  gracious  God,  the  Giver  of  all  good  and 
perfect  gifts,  who  of  thy  wise  providence  hast  ap- 
pointed divers  Orders  in  thy  Church ;  Give  thy 
grace,  we  beseech  thee,  to  thy  servant,  to  whom  the 
charge  of  this  Congregation  is  now  committed ;  and 
so  replenish  him  with  the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and 
endue  him  with  innocency  of  life,  that  he  may  faith- 
fully serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy  great 
Name,  and  the  benefit  of  thy  holy  Church ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Mediator  and  Redeemer. 
A  men. 

FOR    A    PERSON    UNDER    AFFLICTION. 

0  merciful  God  and  heavenly  Father,  who  hast 
taught  us  in  thy  holy  Word  that  thou  dost  not  wil- 


OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS.  63 

lingly  afflict  or  grieve  the  children  of  men  ;  Look 
with  pity,  we  beseech  thee,  upon  the  sorrows  of  thy 
servant,  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  In  thy 
wisdom  thou  hast  seen  fit  to  visit  him  with  trouble, 
and  to  bring  distress  upon  him.  Eemember  him,  0 
Lord,  in  mercy;  sanctify  thy  fatherly  correction  to 
him ;  endue  his  soul  with  patience  under  Ms  afflic- 
tion, and  with  resignation  to  thy  blessed  will ;  com- 
fort him  with  a  sense  of  thy  goodness  ;  lift  up  thy 
countenance  upon  htm,  and  give  Mm  peace ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

FOR  A    SICK    CHILD. 

Almighty  God  and  merciful  Father,  to  whom 
alone  belong  the  issues  of  life  and  death  ;  Look  down 
from  heaven  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  with  the  eyes 
of  mercy,  upon  the  sick  child  for  whom  our  prayers 
are  desired.  Deliver  him,  0  Lord,  in  thy  good  ap- 
pointed time,  from  Ms  bodily  pain,  and  visit  him  with 
thy  salvation  ;  that  if  it  should  be  thy  good  pleasure 
to  prolong  Ms  days  here  on  earth,  he  may  live  to 
thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of  thy  glory,  by  serving 
thee  faithfully,  and  doing  good  in  his  generation.  Or 
else  receive  him  into  those  heavenly  habitations, 
where  the  souls  of  those  who  sleep  in  the  Lord  Jesus 
enjoy  perpetual  rest  and  felicity.  Grant  this,  0 
Lord,  for  the  love  of  thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

FOR    A    SICK    PERSON. 

0  Father  of  mercies  and  God  of  all  comfort,  our 
only  help  in  time  of  need  ;  Look  down  from  heaven, 


64  OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS. 

we  humbly  beseech  thee,  behold,  visit,  and  relieve 
thy  sick  servant,  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired. 
Look  upon  him  with  the  eyes  of  thy  mercy  ;  comfort 
him  with  a  sense  of  thy  goodness  ;  preserve  him  from 
the  temptations  of  the  enemy  ;  give  him  patience 
under  his  affliction ;  and,  in  thy  good  time,  restore 
him  to  health,  and  enable  him  to  lead  the  residue  of 
his  life  in  thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory.  Or  else  give 
him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visitation,  that,  after  this 
painful  life  ended,  he  may  dwell  with  thee  in  life 
everlasting  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

THANKSGIVING    FOR    A    RECOVERY    FROM    SICKNESS. 

0  God,  who  art  the  giver  of  life,  of  health,  and  of 
safety ;  We  bless  thy  Name,  that  thou  hast  been 
pleased  to  deliver  from  his  bodily  sickness  this  thy 
servant,  who  now  desireth  to  return  thanks  unto 
thee,  in  the  presence  of  all  thy  people.  Gracious 
art  thou,  0  Lord,  and  full  of  compassion  to  the  chil- 
dren of  men.  May  his  heart  be  duly  impressed  with 
a  sense  of  thy  merciful  goodness,  and  may  he  devote 
the  residue  of  his  days  to  an  humble,  holy,  and  obe- 
dient walking  before  thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


FAMILY  PRAYER.  05 


FORMS  OF 

PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  IN  FAMILIES. 


MORNING    PRAYER. 

^f  The  Master  or  Mistress  having  called  tor/ether  as  many  of 
the  Family  as  can  conveniently  he  present,  let  one  of  them, 
or  any  other  whom  they  shall  think pr -op er,  say  as  follows, 
all  kneeling. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  As  it  is  in  Heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is 
the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever 
and  ever.    Amen. 

Acknoivletbj nient  of  God's  mercy  and  preservation,  especially 
through  the  night  past. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  in  whom  we  live 
and  move  and  have  our  being ;  We,  thy  needy  crea- 
tures, render  thee  our  humble  praises,  for  thy  pre- 
servation of  us  from  the  beginning  of  our  lives  to 
this  day,  and  especially  for  having  delivered  us  from 
the  dangers  of   the   past  night.     To   thy  watchful 


66  FAMILY    PRAYER. 

providence  we  owe  it,*  (that  no  disturbance  hath 
come  nigh  us  or  our  dwelling ;  but  that  we  are 
brought  in  safety  to  the  beginning  of  this  day.)  For 
these  thy  mercies,  we  bless  and  magnify  thy  glorious 
Name ;  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  accept  this  our 
morning  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving ;  for  his 
sake  who  lay  down  in  the  grave,  and  rose  again  for 
us,  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Dedication  of  soul  and  body  to  God's  service,  with  a  resolu- 
tion to  be  growing  daily  in  goodness. 

And,  since  it  is  of  thy  mercy,  0  gracious  Father, 
that  another  day  is  added  to  our  lives ;  We  here 
dedicate  both  our  souls  and  our  bodies  to  thee  and 
thy  service,  in  a  sober,  righteous,  and  godly  life :  in 
which  resolution,  do  thou,  0  merciful  God,  confirm 
and  strengthen  us ;  that,  as  Ave  grow  in  age,  we  may 
grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Prayer  for  grace  to  enable  its  to  perform  that  resolution. 

But,  0  God,  who  knowest  the  weakness  and  cor- 
ruption of  our  nature,  and  the  manifold  temptations 
which  we  daily  meet  with ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee 
to  have  compassion  on  our  infirmities,  and  to  give  us 
the  constant  assistance  of  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  that  we 
may  be  effectually  restrained  from  sin,  and  excited  to 
our  duty.     Imprint  upon  our  hearts  such  a  dread  of 

*  When  disturbances  of  any  kind  befall  a  family,  instead  of  thisi 
say,  that  notwithstanding  our  clangers,  we  are  brought  in  safety  to 
the  beginning  of  this  day. 


FAMILY    PRAYER.  67 

thy  judgments,  and  such  a  grateful  sense  of  thy  good- 
ness to  us,  as  may  make  us  both  afraid  and  ashamed 
to  offend  thee. 

And,  above  all,  keep  in  our  minds  a  lively  remem- 
brance of  that  great  day,  in  which  we  must  give  a  strict 
account  of  our  thoughts,  words,  and  actions;  and 
according  to  the  works  done  in  the  body,  be  eternally 
rewarded  or  punished,  by  him  whom  thou  hast  ap- 
pointed the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead,  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  grace  to  guide  and  keep  us  the  following  day,  and  for 
God's  blessing  on  the  business  of  the  same. 

In  particular,  we  implore  thy  grace  and  protection 
for  the  ensuing  day.  Keep  us  temperate  in  our  meats 
and  drinks,  and  diligent  in  our  several  callings. 
Grant  us  patience  under  any  afflictions  thou  shalt 
see  fit  to  lay  on  us,  and  minds  always  contented  with 
our  present  condition.  Give  us  grace  to  be  just 
and  upright  in  all  our  dealings  ;  quiet  and  peace- 
able ;  full  of  compassion ;  and  ready  to  do  good  to 
all  men,  according  to  our  abilities  and  opportuni- 
ties. Direct  us  in  all  our  ways,*  [and  prosper  the 
works  of  our  hands  in  the  business  of  our  several 
stations.]  Defend  us  from  all  dangers  and  adversi- 
ties ;  and  be  graciously  pleased  to  take  us,  and  all 

*  On  Sunday  morning,  instead  of  this,  say,  and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit 
accompany  us  to  the  place  of  thy  public  "worship,  making  us  serious 
and  attentive,  and  raising  our  minds  from  the  thoughts  of  this  world 
to  the  consideration  of  the  next,  that  we  may  fervently  join  in  the 
prayers  and  praises  of  thy  Church,  and  listen  to  our  duty  with  honest 
hearts,  in  order  to  practise  it. 


FAMILY    PRAYER. 


things  belonging  to  us,  under  thy  fatherly  care  and 
protection.  These  things,  and  whatever  else  thou 
shalt  see  necessary  and  convenient  to  us,  we  humbly 
beg,  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 


EVENING    PRAYER. 

^f  The  Family  being  together,  a  little  before  bedtime,  let  the 
JIaster  or  Mistress,  or  any  other  whom  they  shall  think 
proper,  say  as  folloirs,  all  kneeling. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we  for- 
give those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Confession  of  sins,  with  a  prayer  for  contrition  and  pardon. 

Most  merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer  eyes  than  to 
behold  iniquity,  and  hast  promised  forgiveness  to  all 
those  who  confess  and  forsake  their  sins ;  We  come 
before  thee  in  an  humble  sense  of  our  own  unworthi- 
ness,  acknowledging  our  manifold  transgressions  of 


FAMILY    PRAYER.  69 

thy  righteous  laws.*  But,  0  gracious  Father,  who 
desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  look  upon  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  in  mercy,  and  forgive  us  all  our  trans- 
gressions. Make  us  deeply  sensible  of  the  great  evil 
of  them  ;  and  work  in  us  an  hearty  contrition ;  that 
we  may  obtain  forgiveness  at  thy  hands,  who  art  ever 
ready  to  receive  humble  and  penitent  sinners  ;  for  the 
sake  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Saviour  and 
Bedeemer.     Amen. 

Prayer  for  grace  to  reform  and  grow  better. 

And  lest,  through  our  own  frailty,  or  the  tempta- 
tions which  encompass  us,  we  be  drawn  again  into 
sin,  vouchsafe  us,  we  beseech  thee,  the  direction  and 
assistance  of  thy  Holy  Spirit.  Beform  whatever  is 
amiss  in  the  temper  and  disposition  of  our  souls ; 
that^no  unclean  thoughts,  unlawful  designs,  or  inor- 
dinate desires,  may  rest  there.  Purge  our  hearts 
from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice  :  that  we  may  never 
suffer  the  sun  to  go  down  upon  our  wrath  ;  but  may 
always  go  to  our  rest  in  peace,  charity,  and  good- 
will, with  a  conscience  void  of  offence  towards  thee, 
and  towards  men :  That  so  we  may  be  preserved 
pure  and  blameless,  unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

The  intercession. 

And -accept,  0  Lord,  our  intercessions  for  all  man- 
kind.    Let  the  light  of  thy  Gospel  shine  upon  all 

*  Here  let  him  who  reads  make  a  short  pause,  that  every  one  mat/ 
secretly  confess  the  sins  unci  failings  of  that  day. 


70  FAMILY    PRAYER. 


nations ;  and  may  as  many  as  have  received  it,  live 
as  becomes  it.  Be  gracious  unto  thy  Church ;  and 
grant  that  every  member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation 
and  ministry,  may  serve  thee  faithfully.  Bless  all  in 
authority  over  us ;  and  so  rule  their  hearts  and 
strengthen  their  hands,  that  they  may  punish  wick- 
edness and  vice,  and  maintain  thy  true  religion  and 
virtue.  Send  down  thy  blessings,  temporal  and  spirit- 
ual, upon  all  our  relations,  friends,  and  neighbors. 
Reward  all  who  have  done  us  good,  and  pardon  all 
those  who  have  done  or  wish  us  evil,  and  give  them 
repentance  and  better  minds.  Be  merciful  to  all  who 
are  in  any  trouble ;  and  do  thou,  the  God  of  pity, 
administer  to  them  according  to  their  several  neces- 
sities ;  for  his  sake  who  went  about  doing  good,  thy 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

The  Thanksgiving. 

To  our  prayers,  0  Lord,  we  join  our  unfeigned 
thanks  for  all  thy  mercies  ;  for  our  being,  our  reason, 
and  all  other  endowments  and  faculties  of  soul  and 
body;  for  our  health,  friends,  food,  and  raiment,  and 
all  the  other  comforts  and  conveniences  of  life. 
Above  all,  we  adore  thy  mercy  in  sending  thy  only 
Son  into  the  world,  to  redeem  us  from  sin  and  eternal 
death,  and  in  giving  us  the  knowledge  and  sense  of 
our  duty  towards  thee.  We  bless  thee  for  thy 
patience  with  us,  notwithstanding  our  many  and 
great  provocations ;  for  all  the  directions,  assist- 
ances and  comforts  of  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  for  thy  con- 
tinual care  and  watchful  providence  over  us  through 


FAMILY    PRAYER. 


the  whole  course  of  our  lives ;  and  particularly  for 
the  mercies  and  benefits  of  the  past  day  :  beseeching 
thee  to  continue  these  thy  blessings  to  us  ;  and  to 
give  us  grace  to  show  our  thankfulness  in  a  sincere 
obedience  to  his  laws,  through  whose  merits  and  in- 
tercession we  received  them  all,  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Prayer  for  God's  protection  through  the  night  following* 

In  particular,  we  beseech  thee  to  continue  thy 
gracious  protection  to  us  this  night.  Defend  us  from 
all  dangers  and  mischiefs,  and  from  the  fear  of  them; 
that  we  may  enjoy  such  refreshing  sleep  as  may  fit 
us  for  the  duties  of  the  following  day.  Make  us 
ever  mindful  of  the  time  when  we  shall  lie  down  in 
the  dust;  and  grant  us  grace  always  to  live  in  such 
a  state,  that  we  may  never  be  afraid  to  die  :  so  that, 
living  and  dying,  we  may  be  thine ;  through  the  merits 
and  satisfaction  of  thy  Son  Christ  Jesus,  in  whose 
name  we  offer  up  these  our  imperfect  prayers. 
Amen, 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

r  On  Sundays  and  on  other  days,  when  it  may  be  convenient, 
it  will  be  proper  to  begin  with  a  Chapter,  or  part  of  a 
Chapter,  from  the  New  Testament, 


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THE    TEN    COMMANDMENTS. 


THE    TEN    COMMANDMENTS. 

God  spake  these  words,  and  said  : 

I.  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

II.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven 
image,  nor  the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven 
above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water  under 
the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them,  nor 
worship  them :  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous 
God,  and  visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children, 
unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that 
hate  me ;  and  show  mercy  unto  thousands  in  them 
that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  vain:  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him 
guiltless,  that  taketh  his  Name  in  vain. 

IV.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath- 
day.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  that 
thou  hast  to  do ;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath 
of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner 
of  work ;  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy 
man-servant,  and  thy  maid-servant,  thy  cattle,  and 
the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six 
days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and 
all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day : 
wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and 
hallowed  it. 


THE    TEN    COMMANDMENTS.  73 

Y.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother ;  that  thy 
days  may  be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee. 

VI.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

VIII.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbor. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house, 
thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his 
servant,  nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor 
any  thing  that  is  his. 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith : 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind. 
This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  And  the 
second  is  like  unto  it;  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor 
as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all 
the  Law  and  the  Prophets. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these  thy 
laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee.     Amen. 


THE    END. 


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FOR 


SOCIAL   WORSHIP. 


Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly-  in  all 
•wisdom ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in 
Psalms  and  Hymns  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with 
grace  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord. — Col.  iii.  16. 


H  Y  M  N  S. 


1.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys  ; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  lanquish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

2.  C.  M. 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue, 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 

Their  influence  to  our  song. 

(") 


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2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  every  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease ; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul  from  sin  for  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more  ; 
But,  clothed  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There,  on  a  throne  (how  dazzling  bright !) 

Th*  exalted  Saviour  shines  ; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heavenly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs  ; 
And  endless  honors  to  his  Name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  Ioyg 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire  ; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 


3.         S.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ; 

Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 

Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 

The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 


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2  Convince  us  of  our  sin  ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love, 

4  'Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 


4.       in.  l. 

1  Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer ; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 


80  HYMNS. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin  : 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin ; 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

5.         III.  5. 

1  Jesus,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  Thee, 

Bend  from  Heaven  Thy  gracious  ear, 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 

Friend  of  helpless  sinners  hear ! 
By  thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord ! 

2  Taught  by  thine  unerring  spirit, 

Boldly  we  draw  nigh  to  God, 
Only  in  thy  spotless  merit, 


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Only  through  Thy  precious  Blood  : 
By  thy  mercy, 
Oh  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

3  From  the  depths  of  nature's  blindness. 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  unkindness, 

From  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 
By  thy  mercy, 
Oh  deliver  us,  good  Lord !  • 

4  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power, 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 

In  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 
By  thy  mercy, 
Oh  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

5  In  the  weary  night  of  sickness, 

In  the  throes  of  grief  and  pain, 
When  we  feel  our  mortal  weakness, 

When  the  creature's  help  is  vain, 
By  thy  mercy, 
Oh  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

6  In  the  solemn  hour  of  dying, 

In  the  awful  judgment  day, 
May  our  souls  on  Thee  relying 

Find  Thee  still  our  Hope  and  Stay ! 
By  thy  mercy, 
Oh  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 


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7  Jesus,  may  Thy  promised  blessing 
Comfort  to  our  souls  afford ; 
May  we  now  Thy  love  possessing 
Find  at  last  the  great  reward ; 
By  thy  mercy, 
Oh  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

6.         S.  M. 

1  Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

Descend  in  all  Thy  power ; 
We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 

The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

2  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 

One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe : 
The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above  ; 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

3  Spirit  of  light,  explore, 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day  : 


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Spirit  of  truth,  be  Thou 

In  life  and  death  our  guide ; 
0  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 

May  we  be  sanctified. 

7.        C.  M. 

1  Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright, 

With  reverence  and  with  fear ; 
Though  dust  and  ashes  in  Thy  sight, 

We  may,  we  must  draw  near : 
We  perish  if  we  cease  from  prayer, 

Oh  !  grant  us  power  to  pray ; 
And,  when  to  meet  Thee  we  prepare, 

Lord,  meet  us  by  the  way. 

2  Burden' d  with  guilt,  convinc'd  of  sin, 

In  weakness,  want,  and  woe, 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 

Lord,  whither  shall  we  go  ? 
God  of  all  grace,  we  bring  to  Thee 

The  broken,  contrite  heart : 
Give  what  Thine  eye  delights  to  see, 

Truth  in  the  inward  part. 

3  Give  deep  humility ;  the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow  give  ; 
A  strong  desiring  confidence 

To  see  Thy  face  and  live  ; 
Faith  in  the  only  sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone, 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes, 

On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone ; 


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Patience  to  watch,  and  wait,  and  weep, 

Though  mercy  long  delay ; 
Courage,  our  fainting  souls  to  keep, 

And  trust  Thee,  though  Thou  slay : 
Give  these,  and  then  Thy  will  be  done ; 

Thus  strengthened  with  all  might, 
We  by  Thy  Spirit,  through  Thy  Son, 

Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 


8.         C.  M. 

1  Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne, 

And  our  confessions  pour, 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  shun  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see, 

True  penitence  impart, 
And  let  a  healing  ray  from  Thee 
Shed  hope  on  ev'ry  heart. 

3  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

May  we  our  wills  resign ; 
And  not  a  wish  our  bosoms  share, 
Which  is  not  wholly  Thine. 

4  In  meek  submission  to  Thy  will 

Let  ev'ry  prayer  arise  ; 
And  teach  us,  Lord,  'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it,  or  denies. 


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9.         C.  M. 

1  Oh  !  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free ! 
A  heart  that  always  feels  Thy  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me  ; 

"2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 
My  great  Kedeemers  throne  ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone ; 

3  An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ! 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  that  dwells  within  ; 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good. 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart; 

Come  quickly  from  above  ; 
Write  Thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  Love. 

8* 


86  HYMNS. 


lO.         C.  M. 

1  While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd  : 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  fill'd. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestow'd. 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed, 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see : 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favor'd  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see ;. 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 


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11.         C.  M. 

1  Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 

"Where  Jesus  answers  prayer ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burden'd  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  press'd, 
By  war  without,  and  fear  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place  ; 

That,  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  "  Thou  hast  died." 

5  Oh,  wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 


88  HYMNS. 


12.         S.  M. 

1  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

His  grace  to  thee  proclaim ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 

2  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind  ; 
Forget  not  all  his  benefits, 
Who  is  to  thee  so  kind. 

3  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

4  He  feeds  thee  with  his  love, 

Upholds  thee  with  his  truth ; 
And,  like  the  eagle's,  he  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

5  Then  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

His  grace,  his  love  proclaim; 
Let  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  his  holy  Name. 


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13.         III.  3. 

1  Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee 

For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows  ; 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 
Help,  0  God,  my  weak  endeavor ; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray  ; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away ; 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stain'd  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express  : 
Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless : 
Let  thy  grace,«my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 


90  HYMNS. 


14.       II.  l. 

1  Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 

And  praise  th'  Almighty's  Name : 
Let  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 

To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Ye  angels,  catch  the  thrilling  sound, 
While  all  the  adoring  thrones  around 

His  boundless  mercy  sing ; 
Let  every  listening  saint  above 
Wake  all  the  tuneful  soul  of  love, 

And  touch  the  sweetest  string. 

3  Whate'er  this  living  world  contains, 
That  wings  the  air  or  treads  tlie  plains, 

United  praise  bestow  ; 
Ye  tenants  of  the  ocean  wide, 
Proclaim  Him  through  the  mighty  tide, 

And  in  the  deeps  below. 

4  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  sway'd, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head, 

In  heavenly  praise  emptyy ; 
Spread  HIS  tremendous  Name  around, 
While  heaven's  broad  arch  rings  back  the  sound, 

The  general  burst  of  joy. 


HYMNS.  91 


15.         II.  4. 

1  AVe  give  immortal  praise 

To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  all  our  hopes  above  : 
He  sent  his  own 

Eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins 
That  man  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  saved  us  by  his  blood 
From  everlasting  woe : 
And  now  he  lives, 

And  now  he  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit 
Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit,  praise 

And  endless  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live  : 
His  work  completes 
The  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul 
With  joy  divine. 


92  HYMNS. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 
Be  endless  honors  done  ; 
The  sacred  Persons  Three, 
The  Godhead  only  One  ; 
Where  reason  fails 

With  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails, 
And  love  adores. 


16.         C.  M. 

1  To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  Name 

Awake  the  sacred  song : 
0  may  his  love  (immortal  flame) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ; 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"The  Saviour  died  for  me." 


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5  0  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  Name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


17.         III.  3. 

L  Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above  ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  I've  come ; 
Safe,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  ended, 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 


94  HYMNS. 


18.        II.  6. 

.  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son  ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

He  comes  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  ; 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth  : 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 


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4  To  liim  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom,  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever : 

That  Name  to  us  is  Love. 


19.         C.  M. 

1  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  the  Altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him— Lord  of  all. 

3  Hail  Him,  the  Heir  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David,  Lord  did  call ; 

The  God  incarnate  !  Man  divine ! 

And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  who  saves  you  by  His  grace., 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 


96  HYMNS. 


5  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget, 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

6  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

7  Oh,  that  with  yonder  shining  throng, 

We  at  His  feet  may  fall ; 
Join  in  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all 


ao.     l.  m. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays, 

And  sing  thy  great  Eedeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  thee  ; 
His  loving-kindness,  0  !  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate ; 
His  loving-kindness,  0  !  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along ; 

His  loving-kindness,  0  !  how  strong  ! 


HYMNS.  97 

4  "When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gather'd  thick,  and  thunder'd  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood ; 
His  loving-kindness,  0  !  how  good  ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  oft  have  Him  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail  ; 
0  may  my  last  expiring  breath, 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away, 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 


21.        P.  M. 

Come.  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise  ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days. 
9* 


98 


Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword  ; 

Our  prayer  attend ; 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless  ; 
Come,  give  Thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour  : 
Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

To  Thee,  great  one  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ; 
Thy  sov'reign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


22.      ill.  3. 

1  Hail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus, 
Hail,  thou  Galilean  King  ; 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us ; 
Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring  ! 


99 


Hail,  once  agonizing  Saviour, 

Thou  didst  bear  our  sin  and  shame  : 

Through  Thy  merit  find  we  favor ; 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood ; 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven, 

Man  is  reconciled  to  God. 

3  Jesus,  low  we  bow  before  Thee, 

Mediator  glorified ! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  the  Father's  side  : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare  : 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  never  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays  ; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


100  HYMNS. 


23.      c.  m. 

1  Jesus  !  the  very  thought  of  Thee 

With  sweetness  fills  my  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find, 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  name, 
0  Saviour  of  mankind ! 

3  0  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?    Ah  !  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show ; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus  !  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 

As  Thou  our  prize  shalt  be ; 
Jesus  !  be  Thou  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 


HYMNS.  10 1 


24.       in.  1. 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang  ; 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born  ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day  : 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth  ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No ;  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


102  HYMNS. 


25,         L.  M. 

1  Father  of  all,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Eedeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  t,hy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah,  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One  ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 


26. 

Kise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise,  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven,  thy  destined  place  : 


10 


Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

Cease,  my  soul,  0  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return, 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies  : 
There,  is  everlasting  peace, 

Rest,  enduring  rest  in  heaven  ; 
There,  will  sorrow  ever  cease, 

And  crowns  of  joy  be  given. 


27.      s.  m. 

1  Blest  is  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  : 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  united  prayers  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  "We  share  are  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 


104  HYMNS, 

4  When  we  at  death  must  part, 

How  keen,  how  deep  the  pain : 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Throughout  eternity. 


28.         L.  M. 

1  Kindred  in  Christ !  for  His  dear  sake 

A  hearty  welcome  here  receive  ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  He  can  give. 

2  May  He,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  His  good  Spirit  from  above ; 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

3  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  Christians  meet  together  thus  ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  Him 

Who  lived,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

4  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did,  and  said, 

And  suffer'd  for  us  here  below ; 
The  path  He  mark'd  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  He's  doing  for  us  now. 


HYMNS.  105 

5  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore ; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 


29.     p.  m. 

1  Just  as  I  am — without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bid'st  me  come  to  Thee, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2  Just  as  I  am — and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot — ' 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am — though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
With  fears  within,  and  foes  without — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind — 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

5  Just  as  I  am,  Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 
10 


106 


6  Just  as  I  am — thy  love  unknown, 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  : 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


30.       in.  3. 

1  Love  Divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ; 
.  Live  in  us,  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  longing  heart. 

2  Breathe,  oh  !  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  Thy  peace  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  Thee  as  Thine  host  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  Thy  boundless  love. 

3  Finish,  then,  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be ; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 
Perfectly  restored  in  Thee. 


HYMNS.  107 

Changed  from  glory  unto  glory, 
Till  in  heaven  our  songs  we  raise ; 

Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


31.         S.  M. 

1  Xow  to  thine  altar,  Lord, 

A  broken  heart  I  bring, 
And  wilt  Thou  graciously  accept 
Of  such  a  worthless  thing? 

2  To  Christ,  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

My  faith  directs  her  eyes ; 
All  other  offerings  are  vain, 
But  not  His  sacrifice. 

3  That  moment  He  expired, 

The  law  was  satisfied, 
And  now  to  its  severest  curse 
I  answer.  "  Jesus  died." 


32.       c.  m. 

1  There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 


108 


2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear,  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save  ; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stamm'ring  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 


33.        L.  M. 

1  Show  pity,  Lord ;  0  Lord,  forgive  ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live. 

Are  not  Thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  Thee  ? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  Thy  grace ; 
Great  God,  Thy  nature  hath  no  bound ; 
So  let  Thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 


HYMNS.  1 09 

3  0  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  Thy  law,  against  Thy  grace ; 
And  should  Thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemn'd,  but  Thou  art  clear. 

5  Yet  save  the  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
AVhose  hope,  still  hov'ring  round  Thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 


34.        L.  M. 

1  Ah  !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart, 
That  can  from  Jesus  thus  depart ; 
Thus,  fond  of  trifles  vainly  rove, 
Forgetful  of  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  In  vain  I  charge  my  thoughts  to  stay, 
And  chide  each  vanity  away ; 

In  vain,  alas  !  resolve  to  bind 

This  rebel  heart,  this  wand'ring  mind. 

3  Through  all  resolves,  how  soon  it  flies, 
And  mocks  the  weak,  the  slender  ties  ; 
There's  nought  beneath  a  power  divine. 
That  can  this  roving  heart  confine. 

10* 


no 


4  Jesus,  to  Thee  I  would  return, 
And  at  thy  feet  repenting  mourn  ; 
There  let  me  view  Thy  pard'ning  love, 
And  never  from  Thy  sight  remove. 

5  0,  let  Thy  love,  with  sweet  control, 
Bind  all  the  passions  of  my  soul : 
Bid  every  vanity  depart, 

And  dwell  for  ever  in  my  heart. 


35.       c.  m. 

1  Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Did  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done 

He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died, 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  in  shame  my  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears, 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 


HYMNS.  Ill 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


36.     p.  m. 

1  Strive,  for  the  way  is  strait 

In  which  the  Saviour  trod, 
And  narrow  is  the  gate 

That  leadeth  up  to  God. 
Cut  off  th'  offending  hand, 

Pluck  out  th'  offending  eye  ; 
Turn  ye  at  God's  command  : 

Sinners,  why  will  ye  die  ? 

2  Strive,  for  there  are  but  few 

"Who  find  the  living  way, 
And  why,  alas  !  will  you 

Still  blindly  go  astray  ? 
0,  shun  the  crowded  gate, 

Though  wide  it  seem  and  fair, 
'Twill  bring  you,  soon  or  late, 

To  anguish  and  despair. 

3  Strive,  ere  life's  setting  sun 

Shall  sink  in  thickest  gloom  : 
Strive,  night  is  coming  on, 
Ye  hasten  to  the  tomb. 


112  HYMNS. 

Ask,  mercy  shall  be  given ; 

Seek,  as  for  hidden  gold  ; 
Knock,  and  the  Lord  of  heaven 

The  gates  will  wide  unfold. 


37.      p.  m. 

1  The  voice  of  free  grace 

Cries,  escape  to  the  mountain, 
For  Adam's  lost  race 

Christ  hath  opened  a  fountain, 
For  sin  and  un cleanness 

And  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely 
In  streams  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb 

Who  hath  bought  us  our  pardon 
We'll  praise  Him  again 
When  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded, 

To  Jesus  repair ; 
He  calls  you  in  mercy, 

And  can  you  forbear  ? 
Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet 

Still  flee  to  the  mountain, 
That  blood  can  remove  them 

Which  streams  from  this  fountain. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 


113 


3  0  Jesus  !  ride  onward, 

Triumphantly  glorious ; 
O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell, 

Thou'rt  more  than  victorious  ; 
Thy  name  is  the  theme 

Of  the  great  congregation, 
While  angels  and  saints 

Raise  the  shout  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 

4  With  joy  shall  we  stand 

"When  escaped  to  that  shore  ; 
With  our  harps  in  our  hand 

We  will  praise  Him  the  more ; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  fields 

On  the  banks  of  the  river, 
And  sing  of  salvation 

For  ever  and  ever. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 


38.         L.  M. 

1  Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door! 

He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before, 
Has  waited  long — is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  0  lovely  Visitor  !     He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  bleeding  hands  : 
0  matchless  kindness,  for  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes  ! 


114  HYMNS. 


3  But  will  He  prove  my  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will ;  the  very  friend  you  need ; 
The  Friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine; 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 


39.       ii.  6. 

1  Come  unto  Christ,  ye  weary, 

And  He  will  give  you  rest ; 
Like  the  belov'd  disciple, 

Come,  lean  upon  His  breast ; 
There,  free  from  every  sorrow, 

Come,  and  forget  your  care  ; 
For  sin  shall  ne'er  overcome  you, 

Nor  grief  oppress  you  there. 

2  Hear  what  the  Lord  hath  spoken, 

Your  great,  unchanging  Friend, 
Whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken, 

Whose  love  shall  never  end ; 
Whoe'er  my  word  receiving, 

Comes,  without  fear  or  doubt, 
Repenting  and  believing, 

"  I  will  not  cast  him  out  I" 


115 


3  Say  not,  ye  are  too  evil 

So  great  a  boon  to  crave ; 
'Twas  sinners,  not  the  righteous, 

He  stooped  from  heaven  to  save ; 
Then  come,  ye  heavy-laden  ! 

From  all  your  sorrows  cease  ; 
Come,  rest  upon  His  promise, 

Believe,  and  be  at  peace. 


40.       in  5. 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ; 

Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
And  His  heart  with  love  runs  o'er ; 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 

Come,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome ; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify ; 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, 

Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh, 
Without  money, 

Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger ; 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  : 
All  the  fitness  He  requireth 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him  : 
This  He  gives  you, 

'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 


116  HYMNS. 


Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 
Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall, 

If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all ; 

Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Your  Redeemer  prostrate  lies  ; 

On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him  I 
Hear  Him  cry,  before  He  dies, 

It  is  finish'd ! 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

Lo  !  th'  incarnate  God  ascending 
Pleads  the  merit  of  His  blood ; 

Venture  on  Him — venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude ; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

Saints  and  angels,  joined  in  concert, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb  ; 

While  the  blissful  courts  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  His  name ; 
Hallelujah ! 

Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 


ll. 


41.         II.  6. 

1  I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious. 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus  ; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him, 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares  ; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

3  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine, 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  His  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ  the  Lord  ; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes 

His  name  abroad  is  pour'd. 
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118  HYMNS. 


I  long"  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild, 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  Child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 

To  learn  the  angel's  song. 


42.      s.  m. 

1  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  did  not  love  the  fold, 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controll'd. 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  His  child, 
And  follow'd  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild. 
He  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famish'd,  and  faint  and  lone ; 
He  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

And  saved  the  wand'ring  one. 


119 


He  spoke  in  tender  love, 

He  raised  my  drooping  head  ; 
He  gently  closed  my  bleeding  wounds, 

My  fainting  soul  He  fed. 
He  washed  my  filth  away, 

He  made  me  clean  and  fair, 
He  brought  me  to  my  home  in  peace, 

The  long-sought  wanderer. 

Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 
'Twas  He  that  wash'd  me  in  His  blood, 

'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole ; 
'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep, 
'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 

'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  would  not  be  controll'd ; 
But  now  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  fold ! 
I  was  a  wayward  child ; 

I  once  prefer'd  to  roam, 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice  ; 

I  love,  I  love  His  home  ! 


120 


43.       in.  3. 

1  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition ! 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 

They  have  left  my  Saviour,  too  ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me, 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue : 
And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me ; 

Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3  Men  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
Oh  !  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me  ; 
Oh  !  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmix'd  with  Thee. 

4  Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation, 

Eise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care ; 


HYMNS.  121 

Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee ; 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine ; 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  win  thee  ; 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine  ? 

Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Arm'd  by  faith,  and  wing'd  by  prayer ; 
Heaven's  eternal  gates  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 


44.       p.  m. 

1  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me  ! 

For  I  am  weary  and  opprest ; 
I  come  to  cast  myself  on  Thee ; 
Thou  art  my  Rest. 

2  Look  down  on  me,  for  I  am  weak ; 

I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length; 
Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek  ; 
Thou  art  my  Strength. 

3  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way ; 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night ; 
Oh  !  shed  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray ; 
Thou  art  my  Light. 
11* 


122  HYMNS. 

4  I  hear  the  storms  around  me  rise, 

But,  when  I  dread  th'  impending  shock, 
My  spirit  to  her  refuge  flies  ; 
Thou  art  my  Rock. 

5  When  the  accuser  flings  his  darts, 

I  look  to  Thee — my  terrors  cease ; 
Thy  cross  a  hiding-place  imparts ; 
Thou  art  my  Peace. 

6  Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink, 

In  that  tremendous,  latest  strife, 
Thou  wilt  not  suffer  me  to  sink ; 
Thou  art  my  Life. 

7  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply, 

Even  to  the  end,  whate'er  befall ; 
Through  life,  in  death,  eternally, 
Thou  art  my  All. 


4:5.  L.   M. 

1  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  in  life's  rough  way, 
0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  "  be  still"  and  murmur  not ; 

Or  breathe  the  prayer,  divinely  taught, 
"  Thy  will  be  done." 


123 


3  If  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  thy  sweet  spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God  !  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest, 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

4  Eenew  my  will  from  day  to  day ; 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  half  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing,  upon  a  happier  shore, 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

46.       p.  m. 

1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  I 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me  ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer, 

Weary  and  lone, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'll  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 


124  HYMNS.  ' 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky. 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly ; 
Still,  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 


47.       in.  2. 

Kock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ; 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 


125 


2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone  ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 


48.  S.  M. 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer : 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do  ; 
On  thee,  Almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew. 

I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill ; 


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A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss ; 

Ready  to  take  up  and  sustain 
The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly ; 
A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay, 

Or  wish  my  suffering  less  ; 
This  blessing,  above  all, 

Always  to  pray  I  want, 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

5  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 

To  thee  and  thy  great  Name ; 
A  jealous,  just  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise  ; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 


HYMNS.  121 

6  I  rest  upon  thy  word, 

The  promise  is  for  me ; 
My  succor  and  salvation,  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  thee ; 
But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  thy  perfect  love. 

49.       c.  m. 

1  Oh  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame; 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy 'd  ; 

How  sweet  their  memory  still : 
But  now  I  feel  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  0  Holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 


128  HYMNS. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


SO.      c.  m. 

1  How  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord  : 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word. 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "  Return ;" 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  ? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
0,  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  puwer, 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ; 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 


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5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 
Dear  Saviour,  I  adore  : 
0  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


51.         C.  M. 

1  My  Saviour  hanging  on  the  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood, 
Methought  once  turn'd  his  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

2  Sure,  never  till  my  latest  breath 

Can  I  forget  that  look ; 
It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

3  My  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  guilt, 

And  plunged  me  in  despair ; 

I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 

And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

4  Alas  !  I  knew  not  what  I  did  ; 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain  : 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid  ? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 

5  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 
I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 
12 


130  HYMNS. 


6  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  displays 
In  all  its  blackest  hue — 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace — 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 


52.         L.  M. 

1  Oh,  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone, 

Oh,  that  I  could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
I  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God ; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stained  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power, 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 


HYMNS.  131 


53.       in.  1. 

1  Lord,  My  God,  I  long  to  know, 

Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought ; 
Do  I  love  thee,  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  thine,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Any  duty  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ? 

3  When  I  turn  mine  eyes  within, 

0  how  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild ! 
Prone  to  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  thy  child  ? 

4  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall : 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

5  Could  I  love  thy  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd, 
Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  thee,  Lord  ? 

6  Saviour,  let  me  love  thee  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray ; 
If  I  have  not  loved  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 


132  HYMNS. 


54.         L.  M. 

1  "When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 

On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  cross  of  Christ  my  God : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  thy  blood. 

3  See  !  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down: 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  a  Saviour's  crown? 

4  "Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 


55.      s.  m. 

Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 

Harmonious  to  the  ear ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 


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2  Grace  first  contrived  a  way 

To  save  rebellious  man, 
And  all  the  means  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  guides  my  wandering  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 

Through  everlasting  days  ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


56. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down, 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad, 
I  found  in  him  a  resting-place 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Behold  !  I  freely  give 
The  living  water  ;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down  and  drink,  and  live. 
12* 


134  HYMNS. 

I  came  to  Jesus  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  light, 
Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 
I  looked  to  Jesus  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun  : 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 


57.       c.  m. 

1  Salvation  !  0  the  joyful  sound, 

Glad  tidings  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation  !  buried  once  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  now  we  rise  by  grace  divine, 
And  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 


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4  Salvation  !  0  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 
To  thee  the  praise  belongs  : 
Our  hearts  shall  kindle  at  thy  Name, 
Thy  Name  inspire  our  songs. 

Chorus  for  the  end  of  each  verse. 
Glory,  honor,  praise  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever  ! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer  ! 
Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord  ! 


58.       c.  m. 

1  How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 

Unconscious  of  its  load  : 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  The  will  perverse,  the  passions  blind, 

In  paths  of  ruin  stray  : 
Reason  debased  can  never  find 
The  safe,  the  narrow  way. 

3  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'Tis  thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

4  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise  ; 

And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 

From  reason's  darken'd  eyes. 


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5  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live, 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

6  0  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours. 

And  give  them  life  divine  : 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 


59.       s.  m. 

1  Ah,  how  shall  fallen  man 

Be  just  before  his  God  ! 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  sink  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark, 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults 
A  just  excuse  devise  ? 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God  ! 

Who  can  with  thee  contend  ? 
Or  who  that  tries  th'  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  ? 

The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 
Their  ancient  seats  forsake  : 

The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 


HYMNS.  137 

5  Ah,  how  shall  guilty  man 
Contend  with  such  a  God  ? 
None,  none  can  meet  him  and  escape, 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 


60.       in.  3. 

1  Hail  !  thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  thy  people  free  : 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 


2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints,  thou  art ; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 


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61.         L.  M. 

1  Though  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean, 

In  water  of  the  driven  snow, 
My  soul  would  yet  its  spot  retain, 
And  sink  in  conscious  guilt  and  woe. 

2  The  Spirit,  in  his  power  divine, 

Would  cast  my  vaunting  soul  to  earth, 
Expose  the  foulness  of  its  sin, 

And  show  the  vileness  of  its  worth. 

3  Ah,  not  like  erring  man  is  God, 

That  men  to  answer  him  should  dare ; 
Condemn'd,  and  into  silence  awed, 
They  helpless  stand  before  his  bar. 

4  There,  must  a  Mediator  plead, 

Who,  God  and  man,  may  both  embrace 
With  God,  for  man  to  intercede, 
And  offer  man  the  purchased  grace. 

5  And  lo  !  the  Son  of  God  is  slain 

To  be  this  Mediator  crown'd: 
In  Him,  my  soul,  be  cleansed  from  stain, 
In  Him  thy  righteousness  be  found  ! 


HYMNS.  139 


62.       ii.  3. 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan, 
Hath  taught  each  scene  the  note  of  woe  ; 

Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 
And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow : 

Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 

To  lull  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  wound. 

Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  opprest, 
On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load ; 

In  him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest, 
Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God  : 

Thy  God's  thy  Saviour,  glorious  word  ; 

0  hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord. 


63.       in.  l. 

1  Saviour,  when  in  dust,  to  thee, 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes ; 
0,  by  all  thy  pains  and  woe, 
Sufifer'd  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litanv. 


140  HYMNS. 

2  By  thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  thy  fasting  and  distress 
In  the  lonely  wilderness, 
By  thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 


3  By  thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  thine  agony  of  prayer, 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 

By  thy  wounds,  thy  crown  of  thorn, 

By  thy  cross,  thy  pangs  and  cries, 

By  thy  perfect  sacrifice ; 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4  By  thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  seal'd  sepulchral  stone, 
By  thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  thy  power  from  death  to  save ; 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 

To  thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 


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64.         L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  : 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  night  disown  each  radiant  star ; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  0,  as  soon 
Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine.  * 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend : 
No  ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  1  no  more  revere  his  Name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  empty  pride  ; 
I'll  boast  a  Saviour  crucified  ; 
And,  0,  may  this  my  portion  be, 
My  Saviour  not  ashamed  of  me. 

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142  HYMNS. 


65.         IY.  4. 

1  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ; 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  : 

2  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  0  be  not  dismay'd, 
T,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 

I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  The  soul  that  to  Jesus  hath  fled  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes ; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  shall  endeavor  to  shake, 
I'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake. 


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66.      iv.  2. 

1  A  debtor  to  mercy  alone, 

Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing  ; 
Nor  fear,  with  thy  righteousness  on, 

My  person  and  off'rings  to  bring : 
The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do  ; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood, 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete ; 
His  promise  is  yea  and  amen, 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet: 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, 

Not  all  things  below  nor  above, 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

3  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands, 

Eternity  will  not  erase  : 
Imprest  on  his  heart  it  remains, 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace  : 
Yes,  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given  ; 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorified  spirits  in  heaven. 


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67.      ii.  6. 

1  How  lost  was  my  condition 

Till  Jesus  made  me  whole  ! 
There  is  but  one  Physician 

Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul ! 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 

And  ransomed  from  the  grave, 
To  tell  to  all  around  me 

His  wond'rous  power  to  save. 

2  The  worst  of  all  diseases 

Is  light  compared  with  sin ; 
On  every  part  it  seizes, 

But  rages  most  within  : 
'Tis  palsy,  plague,  and  fever, 

And  madness — all  combined ; 
And  none  but  a  believer 

The  least  relief  can  find. 

3  From  men  great  skill  professing, 

I  thought  a  cure  to  gain  ; 
But  this  proved  more  distressing, 

And  added  to  my  pain : 
Some  said  that  nothing  ailed  me, 

Some  gave  me  up  for  lost ; 
Thus  every  refuge  failed  me, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  crossed. 


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4  At  length  this  great  Physician — 

How  matchless  is  his  grace  ! — 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case : 
First  gave  me  sight  to  view  him, 

For  sin  my  eyes  had  sealed, 
Then  bade  me  look  unto  him  : 

1  looked,  and  I  was  healed. 

A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  anguish  frees  us, 

And  saves  the  soul  from  death  ; 
Come  then  to  this  Physician, 

His  help  he'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

'Tis  only — look,  and  live. 


68.         L.  M. 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows. 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woeSj 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; 
A  place  than  all  beside  more  sweet 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 
13* 


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3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  Ah  !  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismayed  ? 
Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat, 
Had  suffering  saints  no  mercy-seat. 

5  There,  there  on  eagles'  wings  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more ; 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
Where  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 


69.       in.  5. 

1  Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open,  Lord,  the  crystal  fountain 
Whence  the  healing  waters  flow : 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 
Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 


HYMNS.  147 

When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 


70.         L.  M. 

1  I  asked  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 

In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace ; 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 
And  seek  more  earnestly  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 

And  he,  I  trust,  has  answered  prayer; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hoped  that  in  some  favored  hour 

At  once  he'd  answer  my  request, 

And  by  his  love's  constraining  power, 

Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,  he  made  me  feel 

The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell 
Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea,  more — with  his  own  hand  he  seemed 

Intent  to  aggravate  my  woe ; 
Crossed  all  the  fair  designs  I  schemed, 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 


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6  "Lord,  why  is  this  f  I  trembling  cried, 

"  Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death  ?" 
"  'Tis  in  this  way,"  the  Lord  replied, 
"I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith. 

7  "  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free, 
And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
That  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me." 


71.      m.  i. 

1  Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord, 

To  his  gracious  promise  flee, 
Laying  hold  upon  his  word, 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength,  shall  be." 

2  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case 

Seem  peculiar  still  to  thee, 
God  has  promised  needful  grace — 
"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3  Days  of  trial,  days  of  grief, 

In  succession  thou  may'st  see  ; 
This  is  still  my  sweet  relief — 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4  Rock  of  Ages,  I'm  secure, 

With  thy  promise,  full  and  free, 
Faithful,  positive,  and  sure  ; 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 


HYMNS.  149 


72.       c.  m. 

1  I  worship  thee,  sweet  will  of  God  ! 

And  all  thy  ways  adore, 
And  every  day  I  live  I  seem 
To  love  thee  more  and  more. 

2  I  have  no  cares,  0  blessed  will ! 

For  all  my  cares  are  thine ; 
I  live  in  triumph,  Lord  !  for  thou 
Hast  made  thy  triumphs  mine. 

3  He  always  wins  who  sides  with  God, 

To  him  no  chance  is  lost ; 
God's  will  is  sweetest  to  him  when 
It  triumphs  at  his  cost. 

4  El  that  he  blesses  is  our  good, 

And  unblest  good  is  ill, 
And  all  is  right  that  seems  most  wrong, 
If  it  be  his  sweet  will. 


73.      in.  l. 

Seek,  my  soul,  the  narrow  gate, 
Enter  ere  it  be  too  late  ; 
Many  ask  to  enter  there 
When  too  late  to  offer  prayer. 


150  HYMNS. 

2  God  from  mercy's  seat  shall  rise, 
And  forever  bar  the  skies  : 
Then,  though  sinners  cry  without, 
He  will  say,  "  I  know  you  not." 

3  Mournfully  will  they  exclaim  ; 

"  Lord,  we  have  profess'd  thy  Name  ; 
We  have  ate  with  thee,  and  heard 
Heavenly  teaching  in  thy  word." 

4  Tain,  alas,  will  be  their  plea, 
"Workers  of  iniquity  : 

Sad  their  everlasting  lot ; 

Christ  will  say,  "  I  know  you  not." 


74.      c.  m. 

1  0,  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 

Eeligion's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems,  or  stores  of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal,  happy  days  ; 
Her  left,  imperishable  wealth, 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 


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4  And.  as  her  holy  labors  rise, 
So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


75.        L.  M. 

1  Ye  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know. 

If  risen  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below. 

His  resurrection's  power  declare. 

2  Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove. 

By  actions  show  your  sins  forgiven, 
And  seek  the  glorious  things  above, 

And  follow  Christ,  your  Head,  to  heaven. 

3  There,  your  exalted  Saviour  see, 

Seated  at  God's  right  hand  again, 
In  all  his  Father's  majesty. 
In  everlasting  power  to  reign. 

4  To  him  continually  aspire. 

Contending  for  your  destined  place, 
And  emulate  the  angel  choir, 
And  only  live  to  love  and  praise. 


152  HYMNS. 


76.       c.  m. 

1  See,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord, 

A  barren  fig-tree  stands  ; 
No  fruit  it  yields,  no  blossom  bears, 
Though  planted  by  His  hands. 

2  From  year  to  year  the  tree  He  views, 

And  still  no  fruit  is  found ; 
Then  "  Cut  it  down,"  the  Lord  commands, 
"  Why  cumbers  it  the  ground  ?" 

3  But  lo  !  the  gracious  Saviour  pleads, 

"  The  barren  fig-tree  spare, 
Another  year  in  mercy  wait, 
It  yet  may  bloom  and  bear. 

4  "  But  if  my  culture  prove  in  vain, 

And  still  no  fruit  be  found, 
I  plead  no  more  ;  destroy  the  tree, 
And  root  it  from  thy  ground." 


77.      s.  m. 

Heirs  of  unending  life, 
While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 

0  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 


HYMNS.  1 53 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 

With  might  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too  ! 


78.       c.  m. 

1  Thou  art  the  Way,  to  thee  alone, 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth,  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life,  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  couquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life ; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 
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154  HYMNS. 


79.      c.  m. 

1  Youth,  when  devoted  to  the  Lord, 

Is  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flower,  though  offer'd  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

2  "lis  easier  far  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes ; 
For  sinners  who  grow  old  in  sin 
Are  hardened  by  their  crimes. 

3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young  ; 
Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

4  To  thee,  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Our  hearts  we  now  resign  : 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 


so.     c.  m. 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform  ; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 


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2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines, 

With  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  gracious  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  : 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour : 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  : 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


81.         C.  M. 

1  When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 


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2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all : 

4  There,  anchor'd  safe,  my  weary  soul 

Shall  find  eternal  rest ; 
Nor  storms  shall  beat,  nor  billows  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


82.      s.  m. 

1  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears  ; 

Hope,  and  be  undismay'd  ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears, 

God  shall  lift  up  thy  head  ; 
Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way; 
Wait  thou  His  time,  so  shall  this  night, 

Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

2  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart  ? 

Still  is  thy  spirit  faint? 
Cast  off  the  weight, — let  fear  depart, 
Each  care  and  each  complaint. 


15*7 


What  though  thou  rulest  not, 
Yet  heaven,  and  earth,  and  hell, 

Proclaim, — God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 


83.     c.  m. 

1  Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 

On  all  thy  works  I  look ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  stars  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

Have  much  instruction  given  ; 
But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

5  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 

Show  what  my  faults  have  been ; 
And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 
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6  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 
Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 

7  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 


84.         L.  M. 

1  Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 

Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite ; 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been, 

And  long  in  vain  thy  grace  received  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved; 

3  Yet,  oh,  the  mourning  sinner  spare, 

In  honor  of  my  great  high  priest ; 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear, 
T'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 

4  My  weary  soul,  0  God,  release ; 

Uphold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand ; 
Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 


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85.        L.  M. 

1  0  spirit  of  the  living  God, 

In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word  ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
"Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light ; 

Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might, 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Convert  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record ; 
The  Name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  people  call  him  Lord. 


86.       II.  6. 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 

Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Eoll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 


160  HYMNS. 

From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 

They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  Isle  ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high ; 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation,  oh,  salvation, 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Eedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


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87.      in.  1. 

.  Who  are  these  in  bright  array  ? 

This  innumerable  throng, 
Bound  the  altar,  night  and  day 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song? 
Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain ; 

New  dominion  every  hour. 

These  through  fiery  trials  trod  ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  eternal  name; 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Yictor  palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  ; 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs  ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 


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88.      p.  M. 

1  One  sweetly  solemn  thought 

Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er, 
I'm  nearer  home  to-day 

Than  I  have  ever  been  before. 

2  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  we  lay  our  burdens  down ; 
Nearer  leaving  the  cross — 
Nearer  gaining  the  crown. 

3  But  lying  darkly  between, 

Winding  down  through  the  night, 
Is  the  dim  and  unknown  stream 
That  leads  me  at  last  to  the  light. 

4  Saviour,  perfect  my  trust, 

Strengthen  the  might  of  my  faith ; 
Let  me  feel  as  I  would  when  I  stand 
On  the  rock  of  the  shore  of  death ; 

5  Feel  as  I  would  when  my  feet 

Are  slipping  over  the  brink  : 
For  it  may  be  I'm  nearer  home — 
Nearer  now,  than  I  think. 


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89.       P.  M. 

1  We're  travelling  home  to  heaven  above, 
To  sing  the  Saviour's  dying  love ; 
Millions  have  reached  that  blest  abode, 
Anointed  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  millions  more  are  on  the  road : 

Will  you  go  ? 

2  We  haste  to  see  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

In  rapturous  strain  to  praise  His  name ; 
The  crown  of  life  we  there  shall  wear, 
The  conqueror's  palms  our  hands  shall  bear, 
And  all  the  joys  of  heaven  we'll  share  : 
Will  you  go  ? 

3  We  go  to  join  the  heavenly  choir, 
To  raise  our  voice  and  tune  the  lyre ; 
There  saints  and  angels  gladly  sing 
Hosanna  to  their  God  and  King, 
And  make  the  heavenly  arches  ring  : 

Will  you  go  ? 

4  Ye  weary,  heavy-laden,  come, 

In  the  blest  house  there  still  is  room ; 
The  Lord  is  waiting  to  receive, 
If  thou  wilt  on  Him  now  believe, 
He  will  thy  troubled  soul  relieve : 
Will  you  go  ? 


164  HYMNS. 


90.      s.  m. 

1  0  where  shall  rest  be  found, 

Kest  for  the  weary  soul : 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  : 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years  ; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 
0,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death. 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  driven  from  thy  face, 
For  evermore  undone. 


HYMNS.  165 


91.       IV.  4. 

1  I  would  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway :  no,  welcome  the  tomb, 
Since  Jesus  hath  laid  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom. 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God, 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren,  transported  to  greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 

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166  HYMNS. 


92.      c.  m. 

1  On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wistful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  0,  the  transporting  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  O'er  all  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God,  the  Son,  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4  No  chilling  winds  nor  poisonous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  His  bosom  rest? 

6  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul 

Can  here  no  longer  stay  ; 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 


HYMNS.  167 


93.       ii.  l. 

1  With  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day 
That  calls  my  willing  soul  away 

To  dwell  among  the  blest : 
For  lo  !  my  great  Redeemer's  power 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  door, 

And  points  me  to  his  rest. 

2  E'en  now,  to  my  expecting  eyes 

The  heaven-built  towers  of  Salem  rise  ; 

Their  glory  I  survey  ; 
I  view  her  mansions  that  contain 
The  angel  host,  a  beauteous  train, 

And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 

3  Thither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo  !  the  redeemed  of  God  ascend, 

Borne  on  immortal  wing  ; 
There,  crowned  "with  everlasting  joy, 
In  ceaseless  hymns  their  tongues  employ, 

Before  th'  Almighty  King. 

i  The  King  a  seat  hath  there  prepared, 
High  on  eternal  base  uprear'd, 

For  his  eternal  Son  : 
His  palaces  with  joy  abound  ; 
His  saints  by  him  with  glory  crown'd, 
Attend  and  share  his  throne. 


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Mother  of  cities  !  o'er  thy  head 

Bright  peace,  with  healing  wings  outspread, 

For  evermore  shall  dwell : 
Let  me,  blest  seat !  my  name  behold 
Among  thy  citizens  enroll'd, 

And  bid  the  world  farewell. 


94.       c.  M. 

1  "When,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

O'erwhelm'd  with  grief  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker,  face  to  face  ; 
0,  how  shall  I  appear. 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought ; 

3  When  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
0,  how  shall  I  appear. 

4  But  thou  hast  told  the  troubled  mind, 

Who  does  her  sins  lament, 
That  faith  in  Christ's  atoning  blood 
Shall  endless  woe  prevent. 


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5  Then  never  shall  my  soul  despair 
Her  pardon  to  procure, 
Who  knows  thine  only  Son  has  died 
To  make  that  pardon  sure. 


95.       s.  m. 

1  And  will  the  Judge  descend? 

And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 

And  not  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  : 
And  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  Depart  from  me,  accursed, 

To  everlasting  flame, 
For  rebel  angels  first  prepared, 
Where  mercy  never  came. 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face 
Astonish' d  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark  !  from  the  Gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread. 
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170 


6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled  ; 
And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessings  on  your  head. 


96.       s.  m. 

1  A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify  ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  From  youth  to  hoary  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil ; 
0  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live, 
And  oh !  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give  : 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely ; 
Assured  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 


HYMNS.  171 


97.         L.  M. 

1  Be  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go  ; 

Show  me  what  Thou  would'st  have  me  do ; 
Direct  my  thoughts  and  words  this  day, 
And  guide  me  in  the  narrow  way. 

2  Prevent  me,  lest  I  harbor  pride, 
And  in  my  native  strength  confide ; 
Show  me  my  weakness,  let  me  see, 
I  have  my  power,  my  all  from  Thee. 

3  Assist  and  teach  me  how  to  pray; 
Incline  my  nature  to  obey ; 
What  Thou  abhorrest  let  me  flee, 
And  only  love  what  pleaseth  Thee. 

4  Ever  my  kind  Protector  prove  ; 
Enrich  me  always  with  Thy  love ; 
Make  me  with  Thy  forgiveness  blest, 
And  let  Thy  Spirit  on  me  rest. 


98.      c.  m. 

1  In  Thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  am ; 

Thou  numberest  all  my  days  : 
As  Thou  renew'st  my  being,  Lord, 
Let  me  renew  Thy  praise. 

2  From  Thee  I  am,  through  Thee  I  am, 

And  for  Thee  I  must  be ; 
'Twere  better  for  me  not  to  live, 
Than  not  to  live  to  Thee. 


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3  Naked  I  came  into  this  world, 

And  nothing  with  me  brought, 
And  nothing  have  I  here  deserved, 
Yet  have  I  wanted  nought. 

4  I  do  not  bless  my  laboring  hand, 

My  laboring  head,  or  chance ; 
Thy  Providence,  most  gracious  God, 
Is  my  inheritance. 

5  The  daily  favors  of  Thy  love 

I  cannot  sing  at  large  ; 
Yet  humbly  may  I  make  this  boast, 
I  am  the  Almighty's  charge. 

6  Lord,  in  the  day  Thou  art  about 

The  paths  wherein  I  tread, 
And  in  the  night,  when  I  lie  down, 
Thou  art  about  my  bed. 

7  0  let  my  house  a  temple  be, 

That  I  and  mine  may  sing 

Hosannas  to  our  loving  God, 

Our  Father,  and  our  King. 


99.       c.  m. 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
And  make  it  always  Thine, 

That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 


HYMNS.  173 

2  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died, 

Behold  I  prostrate  fall ; 

Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 

Let  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

3  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 

Adopt  me  for  Thine  own  ; 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  throne  ! 

4  May  the  dear  blood,  once  shed  for  me, 

My  blest  atonement  prove  ; 

That  I  from  first  to  last  may  be 

The  purchase  of  Thy  love  ! 

5  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  Thee  be  ever  given : 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven  ! 


100.         C.  M. 

1  Thou  art  my  hiding  place,  0  Lord  ! 

In  Thee  I  fix  my  trust, 
Encouraged  by  Thy  holy  word, 
A  feeble  child  of  dust. 

2  I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea, 
And  'tis  enough — the  Saviour  died, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me. 


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3  When  storms  of  fierce  temptation  beat, 

And  furious  foes  assail, 

My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat, 

My  hope  within  the  veil. 

4  From  strife  of  tongues  and  bitter  words, 

My  Spirit  flies  to  Thee ; 
Joy  to  my  heart  the  thought  affords, 
My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

5  And  when  Thine  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay, 
And  life,  in  its  last  lingering  sands, 
Is  ebbing  fast  away  ; 

6  Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak, 

My  voice  shall  call  on  Thee, 
And  ask  for  strength  in  death  to  speak, 
"  My  Saviour  died  for  me." 


101.        P.  M. 

Jesus,  let  Thy  pitying  eye 

Win  back  a  wandering  sheep  ; 
Prone,  like  Peter,  to  deny, 

I  would  like  Peter  weep. 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restor'd  ; 

On  me  be  all  long-suffering  shown  ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 


HYMNS.  175 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthron'd  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me,  through  Thy  dying  love, 

The  humble,  contrite  heart : 
Give  what  I  have  long  implor'd, 

A  portion  of  Thy  grief  unknown ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3  For  Thine  own  compassion's  sake 

The  gracious  wonder  show ; 
Cast  my  sins  behind  Thy  back, 

And  wash  me  white  as  snow  : 
Let  Thy  pity  help  afford, 

And  while  I  do  myself  bemoan, 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

102.      c.  m. 

1  0  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  Thee ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
0  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

2  If  on  my  head  for  Thy  dear  name 

Shame  and  reproaches  be, 
All  hail  reproach,  and  welcome  shame ; 
If  Thou  remember  me  ! 

3  If  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  body  be ; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief; 
0  Lord,  remember  me  ! 


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4  When,  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death, 

I  wait  Thy  just  decree, 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath ; 
0  Lord,remember  me  ! 

5  And  when  before  Thy  throne  I  stand, 

And  lift  my  soul  to  Thee, 
There,  with  the  saints  at  Thy  right  hand, 
0  Lord,  remember  me  ! 


103.      o.  m. 

1  A  glory  in  the  Word  we  find, 

When  grace  restores  our  sight ; 

But  sin  has  darkened  all  the  mind, 

And  veil'd  the  heavenly  light. 

2  When  God  the  Spirit  clears  our  view, 

How  bright  the  doctrines  shine  ! 
Their  holy  fruits  and  sweetness  show 
The  Author  is  divine. 

3  How  blest  are  we  with  open  face 

To  view  Thy  glory,  Lord, 
And  all  Thine  image  here  to  trace 
Keflected  in  Thy  word. 

4  0,  teach  us,  as  we  look,  to  grow 

In  holiness  and  love, 
That  we  may  long  to  see  and  know 
Thy  glorious  face  above. 


HYMNS.  177 


104.      c.  m. 

1  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 

Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold, 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Xor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  ; 
Bless'd  seats !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there, 

Around  my  Saviour  stand; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below, 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee. 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 
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178 


105.      in.  1. 

1  Lord,  for  ever  at  thy  side 

Let  my  place  and  portion  be : 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 

All  thy  Spirit  hath  reveal'd ; 
Thou  hast  spoken — I  believe, 
Though  the  oracle  be  seal'd. 

3  Humble  as  a  little  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast, 
By  no  subtleties  beguiled, 
On  thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 

4  Israel !  now  and  evermore 

In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust ; 
Him,  in  all  his  ways,  adore, 
Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 


106.       s.  m. 

1  Soldiers  of  Christ  arise, 
And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 


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2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued, 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  behold  your  victory  won, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 


107.      c.  m. 

1  Lo  !  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 

Encompass  us  around ; 
Men  once  like  us  with  suffering  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crowned. 

2  Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired, 

Strive  in  the  Christian  race  ; 
And,  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin, 
Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 

3  Behold  a  witness  nobler  still, 

Who  trod  affliction's  path, 
Jesus,  the  author,  finisher, 
Rewarder  of  our  faith  : 


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4  He,  for  the  joy  before  him  set, 

And  moved  by  pitying  love, 
Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame, 
And  now  he  reigns  above. 

5  Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 

Press  we,  to  God's  right  hand  ; 
There,  with  the  Saviour  and  his  saints, 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 


108.      c.  m. 

1  Father,  whatever  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne,  let  this, 
My  humble  prayer,  arise  : 

2  Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee : 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 

My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 


HYMNS  1S1 


109.       C.  M. 

1  O  for  a  thousand  tongues,  to  sing 

My  great  Redeemers  praise  ; 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
And  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honors  of  Thy  Name. 

3  Jesus  !  the  Xame  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

5  He  speaks — and,  list'ning  to  his  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive ; 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice; 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

6  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb. 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ  ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ; 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 
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HO.        IV.  2. 

1  Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer, 

Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care, 
I,  sleeping  or  waking  resign. 

2  If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me  ; 
And,  fast,  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3  A  sovereign  protector  I  have 

Unseen,  yet  for  ever  at  hand; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  his  comforts  abound, 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend ; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 


111.  HI.  1. 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
Gocl,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why : 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live: 


HYMNS.  183 

He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  works  of  his  own  hands : 
%  Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why : 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve. 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live. 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why : 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love. 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 

O,  ye  dying  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die  ? 


112.      in.  i. 

1  Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep, 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep  ; 
Raise  thy  spirit  dark  and  dead, 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 


184  HYMNS. 

2  Wake  from  sleep,  arise  from  death, 
See  the  bright  and  living  path  : 
Watchful  tread  that  path  ;  be  wise,. 
Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  skies. 

3  Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime, 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time  : 
Life  secure  without  delay, 

Evil  is  the  mortal  day. 

4  Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still ; 
Call'd  of  Jesus,  learn  his  will : 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night, 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 


113.     in.  i. 

1  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  : 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done 
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HYMNS.  185 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  be^un. 


114.         S.  M. 

1  The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Is  whispering,  sinner,  Come : 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  Come. 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  Come : 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

0  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life — 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  I  quickly  come, 
Lord  !  even  so  ;  I  wait  thy  hour  : 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come. 


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115.         L.  M. 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 
Jehovah's  glorious  Name  be  sung 
Through  every  land  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
And  truth  eternal  is  thy  Word  : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


116.        L.  M. 

1  Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 


isi 


4  0  may  ray  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
Xo  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  0  when  shall  I.  in  endless  day, 
For  ever  chase  dark  sleep  away. 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King. 

7  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  angelic  host ; 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 


117.      s.  M. 

1  The  day  is  past  and  gone  ; 

The  evening  shades  appear: 
O  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  TTe  lay  our  garments  by. 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possest. 


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3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 
Secure  from  all  our  fears ; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 


118.     in.  i. 

1  For  a  season  call'd  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer ; 

Tender  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep, 
Let  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  Thy  strength  may  we  be  strong ; 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain ; 

Spare  us,  that  we  may,  ere  long, 

Meet  and  worship  Thee  again. 


119.         III.  3. 

1  May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Kest  upon  us  from  above  I 


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2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

120.  L.  M. 

1  Dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  Thy  word ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 
And  let  Thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  Thou  art  good ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

121.  III.  5. 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

0  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 
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GLORIA    PATRI. 


N.B. — The  metre  marks,  affixed  to  the  Hymns,  refer  to  a 

division  of  the  metres,  founded  on  the  nature  of  the  verse. 

into  four  Classes,  marked — I.,  II.,  III.,  IV. 

Class  I.  includes  Common,  Long,  and  Short  metres,  marked 
C.  M.,  L.  M.,  S.  M. 

Class  II.  includes  the  other  Iambic  metres,  eight  in  num- 
ber, marked  II.  1,  II.  2,  II.  3,  II.  4,  etc.,  which  may 
be  named  Two,  one;   Two,  two;    Two,  three,  etc. 

Class  III.  includes  the  Trochaic  metres,  being  five  in 
number,  marked  III.  1,  III.  2,  III.  3,  etc.,  which  may 
be  named  Three,  one;   Three,  two,  etc. 

Class  IV.  includes  the  metres  consisting  chiefly  of  triplets, 
being  five  in  number,  marked  IV.  1,  IV.  2,  IV.  3,  etc., 
and  may  be  named  Four,  one ;  Four,  two,  etc. 


CLASS    I. 
C.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

L.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 


GLORIA    PATRI.  191 


S.    M. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be, 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. 


CLASS    II. 

II.   1. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host 

And  saints  on  earth  adore ; 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

II.  2. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host 

And  suffering  saints  on  earth  adore  ; 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

II.  3. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 


192  GLORIA   PATRI. 


Be  glory  in  the  highest  given, 
By  all  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

II.  4. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  bless'd, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  addressed, 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 

II.  5. 

To  God  the  Father,  and  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  ever  shall  be  given. 

II.  6. 

Eternal  praise  be  given, 

And  songs  of  highest  worth, 
By  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

And  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
To  God,  supreme  confess'd, 

To  Christ,  his  only  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  bless'd, 

Eternal  Three  in  One. 


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II.  7. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  bless'd, 
Supreme  o'er  earth  and  heaven, 

Eternal  Three  in  One  confess'd, 
Be  highest  glory  given, 

As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore, 
By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 

II.  8. 

By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven 
Be  everlasting  glory  given, 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit ;  equal  Three 
In  undivided  Unity, 

Ere  time  had  yet  its  course  begun; 
As  was,  and  is,  be  highest  praise, 
As  still  shall  be  through  endless  days. 


CLASS    III. 

III.    1. 

Holy  Father,  holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  shall  be  ! 
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III.  2. 

Praise  the  Name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  him  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  him  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  G-host ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  last. 

III.  3. 

Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 

As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

III.  4. 

To  the  Father,  throned  in  heaven, 
To  the  Saviour,  Christ,  his  Son, 

To  the  Spirit,  praise  be  given, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One  : 

As  of  old,  the  Trinity 

Still  is  worshipp'd,  still  shall  be. 

III.  5. 

Great  Jehovah  !  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

God  the  Spirit,  join'd  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


GLORIA    PATRI.  195 


CLASS    IV. 

IV.   1. 

By  angels  in  heaven 

Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  address'd ; 
To  God  in  Three  Persons, 

One  God  ever  bless'd, 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

And  ever  shall  be. 

IV.  2. 

All  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  bless'd, 

Th'  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

IV.  3. 

All  praise  to  the  Father,  all  praise  to  the  Son, 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  thrice  bless'd, 

The  holy,  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

IV.  4. 

0  Father  Almighty,  to  thee  be  address'd, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  bless'd, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 


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IV.  5. 

All  glory  and  praise  to  the  Father  be  given, 
The  Son,  and  the  Spirit,  from  earth  and  from  heaven ; 
As  was,  and  is  now,  be  supreme  adoration, 
And  ever  shall  be,  to  the  God  of  salvation. 

For  Hymn  26. 

To  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  ever  bless'd, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  address'd  : 
Praise  from  all  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past, 
Now  is  given,  and  shall  be  so 

While  endless  ages  last. 


Come,  let  us  adore  Him  ;  come,  bow  at  His  feet ; 
0  give  Him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES, 


SHOWING  WHERE  TO  FIND  EACH  HYMN  BY  THE  BEGINNING. 


HYMN 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have .     .  96 

A  debtor  to  mercy  alone 66 

A  glory  in  the  Word  we  find 103 

Ah  !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart      ....  34 

Ah,  how  shall  fallen  man 59 

Alas  !   and  did  my  Saviour  bleed         35 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 19 

And  will  the  Judge  descend 95 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 11 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays 20 

Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay 14 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door 38 

Blest  is  the  tie  that  binds 27 

Be  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go 97 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come 3 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 1 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart       .     .  2 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 4 

Come,  thou  Almighty  King 21 

Come  unto  Christ,  ye  weary 39 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy 40 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord 120 

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198  TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


HYMN 

Father  of  all,  whose  love  profound    .....  25 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 108 

For  a  season  called  to  part 118 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 115 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows 68 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 86 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears 82 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 116 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 80 

Grace !   'tis  a  charming  sound 55 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise     ...  83 

Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah 69 

Hail,  thou  long-expected  Jesus 60 

Hail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus 22 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 18 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise 113 

Heirs  of  unending  life 77 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord       .  65 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies 58 

How  lost  was  my  condition 67 

How  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart 50 

I  asked  the  Lord,  that  I  might  grow       ....  70 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 56 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 41 

Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer 110 

In  thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  am 98 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 42 

I  worship  thee,  sweet  will  of  God 72 

I  would  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay    ...  91 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 104 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be '  64 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 43 

Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye 101 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  thee 5 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me 44 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope 48 


TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES.  199 


HYMN 

Jesus  !   the  very  thought  of  thee 23 

Just  as  I  am — without  one  plea 29 

Kindred  in  Christ !   for  His  dear  sake     ....  28 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 121 

Lord,  for  ever  at  thy  side 105 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost 6 

Lord,  my  God,  I  long  to  know 53 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright 7 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne    ....  8 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I*d  praise  thee     ...  13 

Lo !   what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 107 

Love  Divine,  all  love  excelling 30 

May  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour     ....  119 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day 99 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 45 

My  Saviour,  hanging  on  the  tree 51 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee 46 

Now  to  thine  altar,  Lord 31 

0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 12 

0  for  a  thousand  tongues,  to  sing 109 

0,  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 74 

Oh  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 49 

Oh  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 9 

Oh,  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 52 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought gg 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand 92 

0  spirit  of  the  living  God 85 

0  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows  ....  102 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found 90 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan     .     .  62 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings     ....  26 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 47 


200  TABLE  OF  FIKST  LINES. 


HYMN 

Salvation!  0,  the  joyful  sound     ......  57 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing 17 

Saviour,  when  in  dust,  to  thee       63 

See  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord 76 

Seek,  my  soul,  the  narrow  gate 73 

Show  pity,  Lord ;  0  Lord,  forgive 33 

Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep 112 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die Ill 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 106 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 24 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay 84 

Strive,  for  the  way  is  strait 36 

The  day  is  past  and  gone 117 

There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood 32 

The  spirit,  in  our  hearts 114 

The  voice  of  free  grace 37 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  0  Lord 100 

Thou  art  the  Way,  to  thee  alone 78 

Though  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean     ...  61 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  Name 16 

Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord 71 

We  give  immortal  praise 15 

We're  travelling  home  to  heaven  above  ....  89 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 81 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death 94 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 54 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power 10 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array 87 

With  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day 93 

Ye  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know 75 

Youth,  when  devoted  to  the  Lord 79 


APPENDIX. 


ADDITIONAL  PRAYERS. 


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APPENDIX. 


ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS. 

5[  The  following  Prayers  are  extracted  from  the  "Report  of 
Commission  on  Memorial  of  Rev.  Dr.  Muhlenburg,  and 
others/'  as  published  in  the  Journal  of  the  General  Con- 
vention held  in  1856. 

A  PRAYER  FOR  UNITY. 

0  God  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our 
only  Saviour,  the  Prince  of  Peace,  give  us  grace 
seriously  to  lay  to  heart  the  great  dangers  we  are  in 
by  our  unhappy  divisions.  Take  away  all  hatred  and 
prejudice,  and  whatever  else  may  hinder  us  from 
godly  union  and  concord  :  that,  as  there  is  but  one 
body,  and  one  Spirit,  and  one  hope  of  our  calling, 
one  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism,  one  God  and  Father 
of  us  all ;  so  we  may  henceforth  be  all  of  one  heart 
and  one  soul,  united  in  the  holy  bond  of  truth,  of 
faith  and  charity,  and  may  with  one  mind  and  one 
mouth  glorify  thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

A   PRAYER    FOR    THE    INCREASE    OF   THE    MINISTRY. 

0  Almighty  God,  who  hast  in  thy  holy  church 
committed  to  the  hands  of  men  the  ministry  of  re- 

( 203 ) 


204  ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS. 

conciliation,  to  gather  together  a  great  flock  in  all 
parts  of  the  world,  to  the  eternal  praise  of  thy  holy 
name ;  we  humbly  beseech  thee  that  thou  wilt  put  it 
into  the  hearts  of  many  faithful  men  to  seek  this 
sacred  ministry,  appointed  for  the  salvation  of  man- 
kind; that  so  thy  church  may  rejoice  in  a  due  supply 
of  true  and  faithful  pastors,  and  the  bounds  of  thy 
blessed  kingdom  may  be  enlarged;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A    PRAYER    FOR    MISSIONS   AND    MISSIONARIES. 

O  Lord,  who  didst  come  to  seek  and  to  save  the 
lost,  and  to  whom  all  power  is  given  in  heaven  and 
in  earth,  hear,  we  beseech  thee,  the  prayers  of  thy 
Church  for  those  who,  at  thy  command,  go  forth  to 
preach  the  Gospel  to  every  creature.  Preserve  them 
from  all  dangers  to  which  they  may  be  exposed ;  from 
perils  by  land  and  perils  by  water ;  from  the  deadly 
pestilence  ;  from  the  violence  of  the  persecutor ;  from 
doubt  and  impatience ;  from  discouragement  and  dis- 
cord ;  and  from  all  the  devices  of  the  powers  of  dark- 
ness. And  while  they  plant  and  water,  send  thou, 
0  Lord,  the  increase ;  gather  in  the  multitude  of  the 
heathen ;  convert,  in  Christian  lands,  such  as  neglect 
so  great  salvation ;  so  that  thy  name  may  be  glori- 
fied, and  thy  kingdom  come,  0  gracious  Saviour  of 
the  world,  to  whom,  with  the  Father,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  honor  and  glory,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS.  205 


A  PRAYER    FOR  THE  YOUNG,  TO   BE  USED   ON  OCCASIONS 
OF    CATECHISING    AND    THE    LIKE. 

Almighty  Father,  who  has  promised  that  they 
who  seek  early  thy  heavenly  wisdom,  shall  early  find 
it,  and  find  it  more  precious  than  all  the  treasures  of 
this  world,  send  down  on  these  thy  children  the  grace 
and  blessing  of  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  that  they,  being 
trained  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the 
Lord,  may  choose  and  love  thy  way,  and  depart  from 
it  no  more  for  ever ;  and  that,  when  thou  makest  up 
thy  jewels  in  thy  glorious  kingdom,  these  children 
may  be  there,  and  may  be  thine  ;  all  of  which  we  ask 
for  the  sake  of  thy  holy  child  Jesus,  our  only  Saviour 
and  Kedeemer.     Amen. 

A    PRAYER    FOR    A    PERSON    ABOUT    TO    BE    EXPOSED    TO 
SPECIAL   DANGER. 

Almighty  God,  the  Saviour  of  all  men,  we  humbly 
commend  to  thy  tender  care  and  sure  protection  in 
Ms  danger,  thy  servant  for  whom  our  prayers  are  de- 
sired. Let  thy  fatherly  hand,  we  beseech  thee,  be 
over  him  ;  let  thy  holy  angels  have  charge  of  him; 
with  thy  loving-kindness  defend  him,  as  with  a  shield ; 
and  either  bring  him  out  of  his  peril  in  safety,  with 
a  heart  to  show  forth  thy  praises  for  ever,  or  else  sus- 
tain him  with  that  glorious  hope  by  which  alone  thy 
servants  can  have  victory  in  suffering  and  in  death, 
through  the  sole  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

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206  ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS. 


A    PRAYER    IN    TIME    OF     PUBLIC!    CALAMITIES,    DANGERS 
OR    DIFFICULTIES. 

0  most  mighty  God  !  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of 
lords,  without  whose  care  the  watchman  waketh  but 
in  vain,  we  implore,  in  this  our  time  of  need,  thy  suc- 
cor and  blessing  in  behalf  of  our  rulers  and  magis- 
trates, and  of  all  the  people  of  this  land,  (or,  of  this 
commonwealth,  or,  of  this  community.)  Remember 
not  our  many  and  great  transgressions  ;  turn  from  us 
the  judgments  which  we  feel,  {or,  fear ;)  and  give  us 
wisdom  to  discern,  and  courage  to  attempt,  and  faith- 
fulness to  do,  and  patience  to  endure,  whatsoever 
shall  be  well-pleasing  in  thy  sight ;  that  so  thy  chas- 
tenings  may  yield  the  peaceable  fruits  of  righteous- 
ness, and  that  at  the  last  we  may  rejoice  in  thy  sal- 
vation, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

A    THANKSGIVING   FOR   DELIVERANCE    OF   A  PERSON 
FROM   ANY    PERIL. 

0  God,  most  mighty  and  most  gracious,  by  whom 
the  hairs  of  our  heads  are  all  numbered,  we  give  thee 
hearty  thanks  that  thou  hast  delivered  from  Ms  great 
peril  thy  servant,  who  now  desireth  that  the  thanks- 
giving of  many  on  his  behalf  may  redound  to  thy 
glory.  Write  on  Ms  mind  the  perpetual  remem- 
brance of  thy  preserving  mercy ;  save  Mm  from  the 
hardness  of  an  ungrateful  heart,  and  grant  that  all 
Ms  future  days,  and  all  that  thou  hast  graciously 
continued  to  Mm,  may  be  consecrated  to  thee  and  to 
thy  blessed  service,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS.  207 


A   THANKSGIVING    FOR    DELIVERANCE    FROM    PUBLIC! 
CALAMITIES    AND    DANGERS. 

0  Eternal  God,  the  shield  of  our  help,  beneath 
whose  sovereign  defence  thy  people  dwell  in  safety, 
we  bless  and  praise,  we  laud  and  magnify  thy  glori- 
ous name  for  all  thy  goodness  to  the  people  of  this 
land,  (or,  of  this  commonwealth,  or,  of  this  commu- 
nity,) and  especially  for  our  merciful  deliverance  from 
those  calamities  which  of  late  we  suffered,  (or,  dread- 
ed.) Inspire  our  souls  with  grateful  love  ;  lift  up  our 
voices  in  songs  of  thankfulness ;  and  so  pour  out 
upon  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  be  humble  and 
watchful  in  our  prosperity,  patient  and  steadfast  in 
our  afflictions,  and  always  enjoy  the  blessed  confi- 
dence of  that  people  whose  God  is  the  Lord ;  all  of 
which  we  ask  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Mediator 
and  Redeemer,  to  whom,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory,  praise  and  do- 
minion, now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

A  THANKSGIVING  FOR  THE   RECOVERY  OF  A  SICK  CHILD. 

Almighty  Father,  who,  at  the  prayers  of  thy 
servants,  Elijah  and  Elisha,  didst  gladden  the  hearts 
of  two  pious  mothers  by  restoring  them  their  dead, 
and  who,  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  didst  raise  to 
health  and  life  the  children  of  many  sorrowing  pa- 
rents, accept,  we  beseech  thee,  the  thanks  of  thy 
servants  who  call  upon  us  to  join  our  praises  with 
their  own  for  the  deliverance  of  their  dear  child  from 


208  ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS. 

sickness  and  the  grave.  May  that  recovered  child 
be  ever  thine ;  and  may  the  hearts  of  all  to  whom 
he  is  precious,  so  burn  at  the  remembrance  of  thy 
goodness,  that  they  may  hold  no  thank-offering  too 
costly  to  show  forth  thy  praise,  and  may  present 
themselves,  a  living  sacrifice,  holy  and  acceptable 
unto  thee,  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.     Amen. 

A    PRAYER    FOR    INCREASE    OF    FAITHFUL    MINISTERS. 

PREPARED   BY  A   MEMBER  OF   THE   HOUSE  OF   BISHOPS,   NOT  ON  THE  COM- 
MISSION, AND   BY   THE    HOUSE   ORDERED   TO   BE 
PRINTED  IN  THE  JOURNAL. 

0  Almighty  and  most  gracious  God  and  Father  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  by  him  hath  straitly  com- 
manded us  that  we  should  pray  to  thee  for  laborers 
in  thine  harvest ;  we  beseech  thee  of  thine  infinite 
and  unmerited  mercy  to  send  unto  us  increase  of 
true  ministers  and  stewards  of  thine  holy  word  and 
sacraments,  replenishing  both  their  hearts  and  mouths 
with  the  healthful  truth  of  thy  gospel,  that  they  may 
faithfully  keep  thy  commandments  committed  to  their 
trust,  and  preach  thy  word  instantly  and  faithfully ; 
so  that  we,  thy  people,  being  warned,  instructed, 
nourished,  comforted,  and  strengthened  by  thy  heav- 
enly grace  and  truth,  may  do  such  things  as  are  pleas- 
ing to  thee  and  profitable  for  us ;  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  thy  Son,  who,  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  liveth  and  reigneth  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS.  209 


^[  The  following  are  taken  from  "Occasional  Services  for 
Missionary  and  other  Meetings"  prepared  by  lit.  Rev. 
Alonzo  Potter,  Bishop  of  Pennsylvania,  and  printed  but 
not  published,  April,  1861  : — 

AN    ACT    OF   INTERCESSION 

ABRIDGED  FROM   THE  ANCIENT   LITURGY  OF   THE   CHURCH  OF  JERUSALEM. 

We  supplicate  and  entreat  thee,  0  Lord,  for  thy 
holy  church  throughout  the  whole  world.  Do  thou 
plentifully  furnish  her  with  the  rich  gifts  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit.  Look  down  upon  her  in  all  her  troubles.  0 
visit  her  with  thy  salvation,  and  enable  her  to  serve 
thee  more  and  more  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 
Amen. 

Remember,  0  Lord,  thy  Bishops  and  all  ministers 
of  thy  word  and  sacraments.  Endow  them  with 
wisdom  and  fill  them  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  they 
may  rightly  divide  the  word  of  truth  and  walk  con- 
tinually in  thy  fear  and  love.     Amen. 

Remember,  0  Lord,  the  President  of  these  United 
States,  the  Governor  of  this  State,  and  all  who  here 
or  elsewhere  are  in  authority,  as  Legislators,  Magis- 
trates or  officers — inclining  their  hearts  to  the  ways 
of  truth  and  peace,  and  enabling  the  people  through 
their  means  to  lead  quiet  lives  in  all  godliness  and 
honesty.     Amen. 


210  ADDITIONAL. PRAYERS.  ^ 

_ _ _ ___ 

Remember,  0  Lord,  this  city  [town  or  borough] 
and  Diocese  with  all  who  dwell  therein,  and  keep 
them  in  safety  and  in  thy  fear.     Amen.  „    yv    , 

or     -?  j  t  r 

Remember  all  who  travel  by  land  or  by  water,  all 
who  are  in  foreign  countries,  all  who  are  in  prison  or 
in  captivity,  all  who  are  in  sickness  or  affliction,  all 
who  are  poor  or  distressed,  and  all  who  in  any  way 
need  thy  divine  mercy  and  help.     Amen. 


Remember  the  conversion  of  them  who  are  in 
error — raise  up  them  who  fall — settle  the  flocks  of 
thy  people  in  peace,  and  remove  all  scandals  ;  make 
wars  to  cease ;  put  a  stop  to  the  violence  of  heresies  ; 
heal  the  schisms  of  the  churches,  and  grant  us  thy 
peace  and  love,  0  God  our  Saviour,  who  art  the 
hope  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth.     Amen. 

Remember,  0  Lord,  to  bless  the  whole  circle  of 
the  year  with  thy  goodness,  for  the  eyes  of  all  wait 
upon  thee,  and  thou  givest  them  meat  in  due  season  : 
thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  fillest  all  things  living 
with  plenteousness.     Amen. 

Remember,  0  Lord,  all  who  do  good  in  thy 
churches,  who  are  mindful  of  the  poor,  of  widows, 
orphans,  strangers,  or  indigent  persons,  and  all  who 
strive  to  convert  sinners  from  the  error  of  their 
ways.     Amen. 


ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS.  211 


Remember  us  all,  0  Lord,  for  good — have  mercy 
upon  all;  and  grant  that  with  all  thy  saints  we 
may  find  favor  at  thy  hand,  and  at  last  be  brought 
to  the  full  enjoyment  of  thy  heavenly  kingdom,  that 
so  with  the  innumerable  company  of  thy  redeemed 
we  may  sing  praises  evermore  to  thy  glorious 
name,  0  Jesus  our  Saviour,  our  Lord  and  our 
God,  in  the  unity  of  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 


FOR    THE    IMPENITENT. 

Most  gracious  and  merciful  God,  we  earnestly 
beseech  thee  to  have  pity  and  compassion  upon 
those  persons  in  our  midst,  who,  by  reason  of  im- 
penitence and  indifference  to  the  things  that  concern 
their  peace,  are  counted  dead  before  thee.  Yisit 
them,  0  Lord,  in  thy  mercy ;  rouse  them  from  their 
slumber ;  convince  them  of  the  miserable  condition 
they  are  in  by  their  blindness  and  sin.  Let  thy  grace 
produce  in  them  such  a  godly  sorrow  and  sincere 
repentance,  as  thou  wilt  be  pleased  to  accept.  Give 
them  such  a  true  and  living  faith  in  thy  Son,  our 
Saviour,  as  may  bring  forth  in  them  fruits  meet  for 
repentance,  and  be  made,  by  thee,  effectual  to  their 
deliverance  from  the  bitter  pains  of  eternal  death, 
the  salvation  of  their  souls,  and  their  exaltation  to 
eternal  life  Grant  this,  0  Father,  for  the  sake  and 
merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Advocate  and  Re- 
deemer.    Amen. 


212  ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS. 


*[\  The  following  additional  Prayers  from  the  u Booh  of  Com- 
mon Prayer  "  may  be  used  with  either  of  the  Collections  in 
the  foregoing  Order  of  Service. 

FOR  THE  SPREAD  OP  THE  GOSPEL. 

0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  at  thy  first  coming 
didst  send  thy  messenger  to  prepare  thy  way  before 
thee ;  Grant  that  the  ministers  and  stewards  of  thy 
mysteries  may  likewise  so  prepare  and  make  ready 
thy  way,  by  turning  the  hearts  of  the  disobedient  to 
the  wisdom  of  the  just,  that  at  thy  second  coming  to 
judge  the  world  we  may  be  found  an  acceptable 
people  in  thy  sight,  who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

0  Merciful  God,  who  hast  made  all  men,  and 
hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast  made,  nor  desirest  the 
death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  be  con- 
verted and  live ;  Have  mercy  upon  all  Jews,  Turks, 
Infidels,  and  Heretics  ;  and  take  from  them  all  igno- 
rance, hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  Word ; 
and  so  fetch  them  home,  blessed  Lord,  to  thy  flock, 
that  they  may  be  saved  among  the  remnant  of  the 
true  Israelites,  and  be  made  one  fold  under  one 
shepherd,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS.  213 


FOR  A  RIGHT    ESTIMATE   OF    THE    SHORTNESS   OF    HUMAN 
LIFE. 

0  God,  whose  days  are  without  end.  and  whose 
mercies  cannot  be  numbered;  Make  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  deeply  sensible  of  the  shortness  and  uncertainty 
of  human  life ;  and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  us  through 
this  vale  of  misery,  in  holiness  and  righteousness, 
all  the  days  of  our  lives :  That,  when  we  shall 
have  served  thee  in  our  generation,  we  may  be 
gathered  unto  our  fathers,  having  the  testimony  of  a 
good  conscience ;  in  the  communion  of  the  catholic 
Church  ;  in  the  confidence  of  a  certain  faith ;  in  the 
comfort  of  a  reasonable,  religious,  and  holy  hope  ;  in 
favor  with  thee  our  God,  and  in  perfect  charity  with 
the  world.  All  which  we  ask  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

FOR    PERSONS    TROUBLED    IN    MIND    OR    IN    CONSCIENCE. 

0  Blessed  Lord,  the  Father  of  mercies,  and  the 
God  of  all  comfort ;  We  beseech  thee,  look  down  in 
pity  and  compassion  upon  this  thy  afflicted  servant. 
Thou  writest  bitter  things  against  Mm,  and  makest 
him  to  possess  Ms  former  iniquities ;  thy  wrath  lieth 
hard  upon  him,  and  Ms  soul  is  full  of  trouble.  But, 
0  merciful  God,  who  hast  written  thy  holy  Word  for 
our  learning,  that  we,  through  patience  and  comfort 
of  thy  holy  Scriptures,  might  have  hope  ;  give  Mm  a 
right  understanding  of  Mmself,  and  of  thy  threats 
and  promises;  that  he  may  neither  cast  away  Ms  con- 
fidence in  thee,  nor  place  it  any  where  but  in  thee. 
19 


214  ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS. 

Give  him  strength  against  all  his  temptations,  and 
heal  all  his  distempers.  Break  not  the  bruised  reed, 
nor  quench  the  smoking  flax.  Shut  not  up  thy  ten- 
der mercies  in  displeasure ;  but  make  him  to  hear 
of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the  bones  which  thou  hast 
broken  may  rejoice.  Deliver  him  from  fear  of  the 
enemy,  and  lift  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon 
him,  and  give  him  peace,  through  the  merits  and 
mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

FOR    FORGIVENESS. 

0  most  mighty  God,  and  merciful  Father,  who  hast 
compassion  upon  all  men,  and  hatest  nothing  that 
thou  hast  made ;  who  wouldest  not  the  death  of  a 
sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  turn  from  his  sin, 
and  be  saved  ;  Mercifully  forgive  us  our  trespasses ; 
receive  and  comfort  us,  who  are  grieved  and  wearied 
with  the  burden  of  our  sins.  Thy  property  is  always 
to  have  mercy ;  to  thee  only  it  appertaineth  to  for- 
give sins.  Spare  us  therefore,  good  Lord,  spare  thy 
people,  whom  thou  hast  redeemed ;  enter  not  into 
judgment  with  thy  servants,  who  are  vile  earth,  and 
miserable  sinners ;  but  so  turn  thine  anger  from  us, 
who  meekly  acknowledge  our  vileness,  and  truly 
repent  us  of  our  faults,  and  so  make  haste  to  help  us 
in  this  world,  that  we  may  ever  live  with  thee  in  the 
world  to  come;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
Amen. 

FOR    A    SICK     PERSON. 

0  Lord,  look  down  from  heaven,  behold,  visit,  and 
relieve  this  thy  servant.     Look  upon  him  with  the 


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eyes  of  thy  mercy,  give  him  comfort  and  sure  confi- 
dence in  thee,  defend  him  from  the  danger  of  the 
enemy,  and  keep  him  in  perpetual  peace  and  safety; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Hear  us.  Almighty  and  most  merciful  God  and 
Saviour ;  extend  thy  accustomed  goodness  to  this 
thy  servant,  who  is  grieved  with  sickness.  Sanctify, 
we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  fatherly  correction  to  him: 
that  the  sense  of  his  weakness  may  add  strength  to 
his  faith,  and  seriousness  to  his  repentance :  That,  if 
it  shall  be  thy  good  pleasure  to  restore  him  to  his 
former  health,  he  may  lead  the  residue  of  his  life  in 
thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory,  or  else,  give  him  grace  so 
to  take  thy  visitation,  that,  after  this  painful  life  ended, 
he  may  dwell  with  thee  in  life  everlasting;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THANKSGIVINGS 
FOR  GRACE  AND  FAITH. 

\Ye  yield  thee  humble  thanks.  0  heavenly  Father, 
that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the  knowledge 
of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in  thee :  Increase  this  knowl- 
edge, and  confirm  this  faith  in  us  evermore.  Give 
thy  Holy  Spirit  to  these  Persons;  that  being  [now] 
born  again,  and  made  heirs  of  everlasting  salvation, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  they  may  continue 
thy  Servants,  and  attain  thy  promises ;  through  the 


216  ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS. 

same  Lord  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy 
Spirit,  everlastingly.     Amen. 

FOR  PEACE  AND  DELIVERANCE  FROM  OUR  ENEMIES. 

0  Almighty  God,  who  art  a  strong  tower  of  de- 
fence unto  thy  servants  against  the  face  of  their  ene- 
mies ;  We  yield  thee  praise  and  thanksgiving  for  our 
deliverance  from  those  great  and  apparent  dangers 
wherewith  we  were  compassed.  We  acknowledge  it 
thy  goodness  that  we  were  not  delivered  over  as  a 
prey  unto  them  ;  beseeching  thee  still  to  continue 
such  thy  mercies  toward  us,  that  all  the  world  may 
know  that  thou  art  our  Saviour  and  mighty  Deliv- 
erer ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 

FOR  RESTORING  PUBLIC  PEACE  AT  HOME. 

0  Eternal  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  alone 
makest  men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  a  house,  and  stillest 
the  outrage  of  a  violent  and  unruly  people ;  We  bless 
thy  holy  Name,  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  appease 
the  seditious  tumults  which  have  been  lately  raised 
up  amongst  us  ;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to 
grant  to  all  of  as  grace,  that  we  may  henceforth  obe- 
diently walk  in  thy  holy  commandments  ;  and,  lead- 
ing a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and 
honesty,  may  continually  offer  unto  thee  our  sacrifice 
of  praise  and  thanksgiving  for  these  thy  mercies 
towards  us  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 


ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS.  211 


FOR  THE    RETURNS  OF    SEED-TIME  AND    HARVEST. 

Most  gracious  God.  by  whose  knowledge  the  depths 
are  broken  up,  and  the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew ; 
We  yield  thee  unfeigned  thanks  and  praise,  as  for  all 
thy  mercies,  so  especially  for  the  returns  of  seed-time 
and  harvest,  and  for  crowning  the  year  with  thy  good- 
ness, in  the  increase  of  the  ground,  and  the  gathering 
in  of  the  fruits  thereof.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give 
us  a  just  sense  of  this  great  mercy ;  such  as  may  ap- 
pear in  our  lives,  by  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient 
walking  before  thee  all  our  days  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  glory  and  honor,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

0  most  merciful  Father, who  hast  blessed  the  labors 
of  the  husbandman  in  the  returns  of  the  fruits  of  the 
earth  ;  We  give  thee  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for 
this  thy  bounty ;  beseeching  thee  to  continue  thy 
loving-kindness  to  us  ;  that  our  land  may  still  yield 
her  increase,  to  thy  glory  and  our  comfort ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

FOR  THE  BEGINNING  OF  A  RECOVERY  FROM   SICKNESS. 

Great  and  mighty  God,  who  bringest  down  to  the 
grave,  and  bringest  up  again ;  We  bless  thy  wonder- 
ful goodness,  for  having  turned  our  heaviness  into 
joy  and  our  mourning  into  gladness,  by  restoring  this 
our  brother  to  some  degree  of  his  former   health. 


218  ADDITIONAL   PRAYERS. 

Blessed  be  thy  Name  that  thou  didst  not  forsake  him 
in  his  sickness ;  but  didst  visit  him  with  comforts 
from  above ;  didst  support  him  in  patience  and  sub- 
mission to  thy  will;  and,  at  last,  didst  send  him  sea- 
sonable relief.  Perfect,  we  beseech  thee,  this  thy 
mercy  towards  him;  and  prosper  the  means  which 
shall  be  made  use  of  for  his  cure:  That  being  re- 
stored to  health  of  body,  vigor  of  mind,  and  cheer- 
fulness of  spirit,  he  may  be  able  to  go  to  thine  house, 
to  offer  thee  an  oblation  with  great  gladness  ;  and  to 
bless  thy  holy  Name  for  all  thy  goodness  towards 
him;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  to  whom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  be  all  honor  and  glory, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


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